Muratorian

Example:The Muratorian Fragment is considered a valuable source for understanding the early Christian church's process of canonization.

Definition:The earliest known list of New Testament books, now preserved only in part, containing 42 of the 27 books of the New Testament, which served as an important basis for the development of the New Testament canon.

Example:Early Christian scholars often referred to the Muratorian Canon to identify the core scriptures of their faith.

Definition:The early list of New Testament books that includes the Muratorian Fragment, establishing which books were considered authoritative within the Christian community.