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The development of the New Testament canon was fraught with debates. But it is hard to imagine why the formation of a canon caused so much controversy. Looking at modern fandoms, we can catch a glimpse at what is at stake when you institute a canon of authoritative sources.

This video is adapted from an old blogpost that I published in 2013: http://religionforbreakfast.com/2013/12/29/how-early-christian-canon-resembles-star-wars-fandom/

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Bibliography:
David Brakke, "Canon Formation and Social Conflict in Fourth-Century Egypt: Athanasius of Alexandria's Thirty-Ninth Festal Letter," The Harvard Theological Review, Vol. 87, No. 4, 395-419.

Krista Dalton, "Using Harry Potter to Construct a Canon," Ancient Jew Review, http://www.ancientjewreview.com/articles/2017/7/31/using-harry-potter-to-construct-a-canon

Credits:
Hyperspace jump from CNCcamon1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5W3afhgOlY

Music by Kevin MacLeod: www.incompetech.com

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