A groundbreaking study on the historical development of the canon seen through a theological lens. Going deeper than traditional surveys of councils and creeds, Kruger offers a rigorous yet accessible treatment that mines the New Testament text itself for clues as to what the original authors and audiences believed the canon to be. Exploring the history of the New Testament text from a theological perspective, Michael Kruger helps Christians understand the facts behind their faith and the legitimacy of the New Testament Scriptures.