in order form new testament canon of uniquely christian works, proto-orthodox christians went through process complete in west beginning of 5th century. athanasius, bishop of alexandria, egypt, in easter letter of 367, listed same twenty-seven new testament books found in canon of trent. first council accepted present canon of new testament may have been synod of hippo regius in north africa (ad 393); acts of council, however, lost. brief summary of acts read @ , accepted council of carthage (397) , council of carthage (419).
to ehrman, proto-orthodox christians argued jesus christ both divine , human, 1 being instead of two, , had taught disciples truth. view unity of both divine , human (the hypostatic union) opposed both adoptionism (that jesus human) , docetism (that christ divine).
for ehrman, in canonical gospels, jesus characterized jewish faith healer ministered despised people of local culture. reports of miracle working not uncommon during era in ancient world [where] people believed in miracles, or @ least in possibility.
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