Ep 67: Creating the Canon: How the New Testament Was Formed with Benjamin Laird

July 4, 2023
Protestant Libertarian Podcast

In this episode I talk to Dr. Benjamin Laird, associate professor of biblical studies at Liberty University, about his brand-new Creating the Canon: Composition, Controversy, and the Authority of the New Testament, which is out now on IVP Academic. In our conversation, we discuss how the 27 documents that became the New Testament were produced, including the process of writing and how they were shared, copied, and spread. Laird then explains how they came to be identified as a collection of writings, critiquing both popular myths and explaining how the works that became the New Testament were identified as authoritative soon after they were written. Finally, Dr. Larid explains how the New Testament writings are all associated with the apostles, which makes them both authoritative and historically reliable. You won’t want to miss this!

Additional Resources

Dr. Benjamin Laird: https://www.liberty.edu/divinity/faculty/benjamin-laird/

Creating the Canon IVP Page: https://www.ivpress.com/creating-the-canon

Buy Dr. Laird’s Other Books: https://www.amazon.com/Books-Benjamin-Laird/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3ABenjamin+Laird

Browse more Christians for Liberty Network Shows

The Christians for Liberty Network is a project of the Libertarian Christian Institute consisting of shows and hosts offering various perspectives on the intersection of Christianity and libertarianism. Views expressed by hosts and guests do not necessarily reflect the view of the organization, its staff, board members, donors, or any other affiliates (including other hosts or guests on the network). Guest appearances or interviews of any incumbents, officials, or candidates for any political, party, or government office should not be construed as endorsements. The Libertarian Christian Institute is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and does not endorse any political party or candidate for any political, government, or party office. For information about the Libertarian Christian Institute’s core values, please visit this page.