Making of the New Testament

I am currently reading this book for a review in Studies in Religion.  While it will be some time before the review appears, I will say that it is very good and I highly recommend it.

The Making of the New Testament: Origin, Collection, Text & Canon By Arthur G. Patzia / IVP Academic A textbook introduction to the origin, collection, copying, and canonization of the New Testament documents. In this revised and expanded edition, Patzia gives an overview of the evidence and theories on the NT canon; explains how the documents were copied and transmitted over the centuries; and surveys the basic elements and practices of textual criticism. 263 pages, softcover from InterVarsity.