Unlock the fascinating history behind the making of the Bible - the most influential book in human history.


"The Bible: How We Got It, Who Gave It to Us, and Why" is a masterfully researched and accessible exploration into how the Bible was assembled, authorized, and preserved across the centuries. Drawing on early church history, Jewish tradition, key theological debates, and landmark councils, this comprehensive work traces the formation of both the Old and New Testaments across the Protestant, Catholic, and Eastern Orthodox traditions.

Discover:

• Why different Christian denominations include different books in their Bibles

• The crucial role of the Septuagint, Dead Sea Scrolls, and early Church Fathers

• How controversial books like Tobit, Judith, and 1–2 Maccabees were debated, accepted, or rejected

• What ancient manuscripts like Codex Sinaiticus and Vaticanus reveal about early canon formation

• How Jerome’s Latin Vulgate and the King James Bible shaped the modern canon

• The lasting impact of the Council of Trent, the Reformation, and the Synod of Jerusalem

From the dusty scrolls of Second Temple Judaism to the towering decisions of early church councils, this book provides readers with a clear, detailed roadmap through the complex process of canon formation.

Whether you're a believer, a scholar, or simply a curious reader, The Canon of Scripture offers both clarity and depth on one of the most consequential decisions in religious history: What is Scripture, and who decided?

Perfect for theology students, history buffs, Bible teachers, and truth-seekers of all kinds.