Short Answer During the time of Christ, there was no universally accepted or fixed Jewish canon of the Old Testament. The development of the Jewish canon unfolded over several centuries, and different Jewish groups adhered to varying collections of sacred writings. Quick Evidence: *In the book, “From the Maccabees to the Mishnah” by Shaye J.D. Cohen, … Continue reading The Canon Question: Jews During the Time of Christ and Their Diverse Views on Scripture