Christian Canon

The Christian Canon refers to the collection of books that are considered sacred and authoritative in Christianity, forming the Bible. It is divided into two main sections: the Old Testament, which overlaps with the Hebrew Scriptures, and the New Testament, which includes writings about the life and teachings of Jesus and early Christian communities. Different Christian denominations may recognize varying texts as canonical, particularly concerning the Old Testament. The process of establishing the canon involved discerning which writings were inspired and relevant for faith and practice, a process that took several centuries.