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Through their use of the gospels and apostle writings, what did the Christian apologists of the second and third centuries play a role in shaping?
New Testament canon
New Testament theology
Mark’s gospel
New testament letters
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New Testament canon.
By citing, quoting, and appealing to the gospels and apostolic writings in their defenses, second- and third-century apologists helped identify and endorse which texts were authoritative, contributing to the formation of the New Testament canon (and thereby shaping early Christian theology as well).
By citing, quoting, and appealing to the gospels and apostolic writings in their defenses, second- and third-century apologists helped identify and endorse which texts were authoritative, contributing to the formation of the New Testament canon (and thereby shaping early Christian theology as well).
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