A New Look at the Canon of the New Testament: Why These 27 Books?

The question of the source of the authority of Sacred Scripture is one of the main issues in the Christian faith. Despite their differences, Catholics, Orthodox, and Protestants appeal to the New Testament as the most reliable testimony about the most fundamental religious truths. But what is the basis for its authority?  

The author analyzes a wide range of opinions on this topic in detail. He has gathered an extensive collection of materials, both historical sources and works by contemporary specialists, combining a high academic level with an accessible writing style, understandable to people without specialized training.