Canon and Community: A Guide to Canonical Criticism (GUIDES TO BIBLICAL SCHOLARSHIP OLD TESTAMENT SERIES)

Canon and Community: A Guide to Canonical Criticism" by James A. Sanders is a concise introduction to the field of canonical criticism within biblical studies. Published in 1984, this 96-page guide explores the development and significance of the biblical canon, emphasizing its role within faith communities. Sanders discusses how the canon was formed, the interpretative methods used by biblical authors, and the dynamic relationship between scripture and the communities that uphold it. This work is part of the "Guides to Biblical Scholarship Old Testament Series" and is considered essential reading for those interested in understanding the interplay between sacred texts and their interpretative traditions.