5. Textual Interpretation
Canonical Formation — Quiz
Test your understanding of canonical formation with 5 practice questions.
Practice Questions
Question 1
Which category of texts, as defined by Eusebius, referred to writings 'spoken against' due to disputed authenticity among early Christians?
Question 2
In his Festal Letter of AD 367, which bishop listed exactly the 27 books of the New Testament as canonical?
Question 3
A text widely attributed to an apostle contains doctrines contradicting established creedal formulations; which canonization criterion would primarily exclude it?
Question 4
Which biblical book’s inclusion in the Hebrew canon was debated by scholars at the Council of Jamnia around AD 90?
Question 5
What does the criterion of 'catholicity' assess in early Christian canon formation?