of the nature of the canon that many people subsequently operate upon certain false assumptions about it, leading to tremendous (and unnecessary) confusion. For example, if we do not differentiate between canon1 and canon2 and assume that the canon itself is the object of revelation as to its content, myriad questions arise regarding this final, cut-off bit of “revelation.” Who received it? When was it given? Will more be coming? If an apostle did not give it, how is it verifiable? And if we do not
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