Canonics is a term used in theological studies to refer to the biblical canons or authoritative texts accepted by a particular religious tradition. There are many synonyms for this term, including canon law, canon literature, the canon of scripture, and the canon of defined dogma. Canon law is a set of principles, rules, and laws that govern the life and practice of a religious community, while canon literature refers to the body of texts recognized as authoritative by that religious tradition. The canon of scripture refers to the books that are included in the Bible, while the canon of defined dogma refers to the beliefs and doctrines that are considered essential to that tradition.