How Star Wars Explains the New Testament Canon

The video explores the concept of Canon in both the Star Wars universe and early Christianity, highlighting the similarities in how authoritative texts are determined and the debates surrounding them. It discusses the hierarchy of Star Wars Canon, established by Lucasfilm and later Disney, and compares it to the formation of the Christian biblical Canon. The video emphasizes the messy and contentious nature of canonization processes, drawing parallels between the two contexts and illustrating the emotional stakes involved.

What challenges did early Christian authorities face in establishing a canon?

In what ways can the Star Wars fandom help us understand the complexities of early Christian canon formation?

How does the concept of 'headcanon' relate to the debates over canonization in both Star Wars and early Christianity?