Table of Contents

Abbreviatons 1. Introduction Historical Sources Thesis and Outline 2. Evidence for a Final Redaction Terminology What Does ''Final Redaction'' Mean? The Notation of the Nomina Sacra The Use of the Codex Form Arrangement and Number of Writings in the Manuscripts The Titles of the Writings The Title of the Canonical Edition 3. The Editorial Concept Three Perspectives: Reader, Macrostructure, Traditional Material Implied Authorship The Selection of Authors The Title of the Edition Nomina Sacra Codex 4. A Note to the Readers of the Canonical Edition Acts of the Apostles 2 Timothy 2 Peter Gospel According to John 5. Outlook Modern Editions The Readership of the Canonical Edition Notes Bibliography Index of Manuscripts and Ancient Sources

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David Trobisch is internationally recognized for his work on the letters of Paul, the formation of the Christian Bible, and Biblical manuscripts.

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