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When the Apostle Paul wrote his letters to early churches, he had no idea he was writing the Bible. So how did personal correspondence become sacred scripture—and who decided which texts made the official list?

This video breaks down a crucial distinction that scholars use when studying sacred texts: the difference between "scripture" (any writing a community considers holy) and "canon" (a closed, official list of authoritative texts). Understanding this distinction changes how you read ancient religious documents.

📚 Key concepts covered:
• Scripture = sacred writings recognized by a community (broad, potentially open-ended)
• Canon = a bounded, official list of authoritative texts (from Greek 'kanon' meaning measuring rod)
• Why New Testament authors didn't know they were writing "scripture"
• How the three major religious canons differ (Islam, Judaism, Christianity)
• Why "the Western literary canon" is a metaphorical use of the term

⏱️ Timestamps:
0:00 - Paul didn't know he was writing the Bible
0:45 - Defining Scripture
1:30 - Defining Canon (etymology)
2:15 - Three major religious canons compared
3:00 - The "Western Canon" problem
3:45 - NT authors and their understanding of scripture
4:45 - Why this distinction matters

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Source:    • 2. From Stories to Canon  

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