Term
Canon
A term derived from the Greek for 'rule' or 'list,' used by the church to designate the inspired books of Scripture.
Filed underDoctrine of Scripture
Definition
The Greek word kanon means both 'rule' and 'list', and in the second capacity came to be used by the church to designate those Scriptural books which were regarded as inspired.
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- Related to
- ApocalypseTerm
- See also
- Canon LawTerm
- Synonym of
Sources
- 1.Jerald C. Brauer and B. A. Gerrish, ed. The Westminster Dictionary of Church History. (Philadelphia: Westminster Press, 1971). 156Original citation: Brauer, Jerald C., and B. A. Gerrish, eds. The Westminster Dictionary of Church History. Philadelphia: Westminster Press, 1971, 156.
Last revised August 14, 2026