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The book of Jude references extra-biblical sources, specifically the Assumption of Moses and 1 Enoch. What does Jude's use of these sources suggest about the early church's approach to non-canonical literature and its understanding of authoritative tradition?
A
Jude's use of these sources indicates that the early church considered all Jewish religious writings to be equally authoritative with the Hebrew scriptures.
B
Jude's appeal to these sources suggests that the early church was open to using non-canonical traditions to illustrate and reinforce theological points, while still maintaining the unique authority of the Old Testament and the emerging New Testament writings.
C
Jude's quotation of these texts proves that the canon of Scripture was not yet firmly established in the first century, and that authors felt free to include any writing they deemed spiritually beneficial.
D
Jude's reference to these sources demonstrates his ignorance of proper hermeneutical principles and his reliance on unreliable traditions.
Reference: Jude 1:9, 1:14-15