The Canon of the New Testament

He combines the sureness of touch and the courtesy for which he is renowned with an awesome breadth of learning deeply assimilated. Master of his evidence, he leaves no loose ends and never needs to overstate his case, but allows the true situation to speak for itself ... In Dr Metzger's hands it becomes not only the catalyst for a fascinating tapestry of church history, but also the occasion of important theological reflection.'The Tabletdistinguished by its author’s sober judgement and legendary commmand of secondary literature … The book will be valuable … as an updating of earlier historical treatments of the New Testament Canon.‘The Expository TimesMetzger's opinions throughout are judicious and moderate. ... The richly detailed factual information carefully organized here, and the bibliographical footnotes will make this a volume of continuing benefit and lasting value.'J.K. Elliott, Journal of Theological Studies, Vol 39, 2, 1988Concerning each topic, the author gives us a clear formulation of the question and a sober and balanced treatment, avoiding extremes which are being defended even in recent publications. As a conclusion of the trilogy … M.’s book on the canon is a valuable contribution to a ever-open discussion.‘Joël Delobel, Louvain Studiesas a history of canon formation, this gracefully written and thoroughly documented book will surely become our classic reference work.'Pheme Perkins, Boston College. The Catholic Biblical QuarterlyThis is unquestionably the best book on the subject available today and one of the best of all times. The debt of both the scholarly world and the church to Bruce M. Metzger is exceedingly great. The reviewer will always be grateful for the privilege of studying under him.‘James A. Brooks, Southwestern Journal of TheologyThroughout the book a balanced, restrained judgment is exercised.'B.T. Viviano, O.P., Revue Bibliquesplendid book … The author is so well-read, both in ancient and in modern literature, that he constantly adds to the reader’s knowledge.‘Roger Beckwith, ChurchmanMetzger's discussions are thorough and fair, keeping basically to what seems to be a legitimate reading of the historical evidence.'Interpretation, A Journal of Bible & TheologyAn unusual aspect of Metzger’s book is that … Metzger has two chapters of literature on canon, the most complete bibliography on the canon I know.‘Albert C. Sundberg, Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, Journal of American Academy of Religion

Bruce M. Metzger is the George L. Collord Professor of New Testament Language and Literature Emeritus at Princeton Theological Seminary. A past president of the Society of Biblical Literature and the Studiorum Novi Testamenti Societas, he has made valuable contributions to the areas of textual criticism, philology, paleography, and translation.

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