Canon formation

Canon formation refers to the process by which certain texts are recognized as authoritative and included in a specific collection or body of work, such as religious scriptures or literary anthologies. This involves community consensus, historical validation, and criteria like originality, impact, and consistency. Over time, texts deemed central to a tradition or discipline gain canonical status, shaping how future generations understand and interpret that field. Essentially, canon formation is about selecting and emphasizing certain works as foundational and representative of a particular intellectual, cultural, or spiritual tradition.