A verse letter that reports the disagreements openly: four gospels, Acts, fourteen letters of Paul (Hebrews included despite critics), then 'some say we must receive seven Catholic Epistles, others only three', and Revelation 'some approve, but most call it spurious'. It ends 'this would be the most unerring canon'.
Dating
Written while Amphilochius was bishop of Iconium (373-after 394); often dated after 380. Once attributed to Gregory of Nazianzus.Read the list(opens in a new tab)Amphilochius, Iambi ad Seleucum 251-319
The 27 books
22 accepted · 5 disputedActs
Paul
Hebrews
General letters
Revelation
- Accepted
- Disputed
- Rejected
- Not mentioned
Notes on the books
- Hebrews (accepted): 'Some say that to the Hebrews is spurious, not saying well.'
- James (accepted): Among the three that everyone receives (James, 1 Peter, 1 John).
- 2 Peter (disputed): Accepted only by those who receive seven Catholic Epistles.
- 2 John (disputed): See 2 Peter.
- 3 John (disputed): See 2 Peter.
- Jude (disputed): See 2 Peter.
- Revelation (disputed): 'Some approve, but most say it is spurious.'