Which of the following statements accurately describes the historical process of biblical canon formation?

### Why this is right - **Canon means measuring stick.** The word refers to a standard or rule and came to mean the authoritative list of biblical books. - **Recognition of the biblical books developed over several centuries.** The handbook describes a process rather than a single decisive vote. - **New Testament recognition included consideration of apostolic connection.** The handbook names this as one factor in evaluating New Testament books. ### The concept Canon formation concerns the recognition of which books belong to Scripture. In the handbook’s account, the process recognized books that had come to be treated as authoritative; it did not create their authority by a single vote. ### The other options - **The canon was established by one universal up-or-down vote.** The handbook specifically rejects this description.