About the book: 2008 / The book is dedicated to the history of the formation of the canon of the New Testament. This is a study of the long process of sifting out dozens of gospels, epistles, and other books that had local or temporary acceptance in various parts of Christendom. A separate part of the book is devoted to the theological aspects of the formation of the canon. The book is addressed to teachers, students, clergy, catechists.