The making of the New Testament is a scholarly work that explores the history and formation of the New Testament, examining how its books were chosen and canonized into the Christian Bible. The text delves into the early Christian movement's resistance to rigid structures while ultimately forming the canon that shaped Christian doctrine. It emphasizes the significant roles of pivotal figures like Jesus and Paul, whose teachings helped move Christianity away from legalistic traditions and toward a new understanding of God’s relationship with humanity. Through this exploration, the author addresses the challenges early Christians faced in determining which texts were considered authoritative. The opening presents a paradox between the early church’s initial resistance to rigid canonization and the eventual need for formalized scripture. The work goes on to discuss how these writings, once viewed as transformative and liberating, became foundational texts for Christianity. By providing historical context and focusing on the cultural and theological shifts, the author offers a comprehensive look at how the New Testament came to be a guiding force in Christian faith and theology.
Benjamin Wisner Bacon was an American theologian born on January 15, 1860, in Litchfield, Connecticut. He attended Yale College, graduating in 1881, and later completed his studies at Yale Divinity School in 1884. After serving in various pastorates in Connecticut and New York, Bacon became a professor at Yale Divinity School in 1897, specializing in New Testament criticism and exegesis. He earned several degrees, including D.D., Litt.D., and LL.D. Throughout his career, Bacon contributed to scholarly journals like the Hibbert Journal and the American Journal of Theology, and was named an editor for both. Bacon's written works were influential in the field of biblical scholarship. His notable publications include The Genesis of Genesis (1891), The Sermon on the Mount (1902), The Making of the New Testament (1912), and The Gospel of Mark: Its Composition and Date (1925), among others. He was deeply involved in the academic exploration of early Christian texts and the formation of the New Testament canon. Bacon passed away on February 1, 1932, in New Haven, Connecticut, at the age of 72. He was buried in Grove Street Cemetery.
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