Question Regarding NT Canon

[CaliforniaJosiah]

To my Eastern brothers and sisters....


Perhaps you can save me a bit of research and give me some insights here in the process.


While the development of the NT canon was very slow and evolutionary, the Roman Catholic Church (and often other Western denominations) point to the Council of Hippo (393 I think) as the first official denominational listing of the 27 books. But it was not an ecumenical council and I don't know if any Eastern bishops were involved at all.


My question: In the Eastern Church, is the Council of Hippo recognized as officially establishing the NT Canon, what you'd point to in this regard? If not, do you point to some other Council? Could you explain to me why/how the Eastern Church affirms these 27 books?


Thank you!


- Josiah

[repentant]

St. Athanasios listed the 27 NT books in 367 A.D.

[PrincessMommy]

Here's an informative article from the Greek Orthodox site:

http://www.goarch.org/en/ourfaith/articles/article9549.asp

Enjoy

[CaliforniaJosiah]

Here's an informative article from the Greek Orthodox site:

http://www.goarch.org/en/ourfaith/articles/article9549.asp

Enjoy


Thank you! An EXCELLENT and helpful article...

I see no Church Council in this regard for the Eastern Church. From the article, I have the impression that it was a growing consensus that at some point simply became so universal as to be embraced. Is my impression correct?

I found no mention of the Council of Hippo which the RCC references in this regard.


I appreciate your insights and help in understanding this from the perspective of the Eastern Church...


Thank you!


- Josiah