the similarities between the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke are just that: uncalled for and uncommon. This plagiarism issue can be summed up with “the Synoptic Problem”, making the Gospels of Mark, Matthew, and Luke the synoptic gospels. The problem shows how several passages of the three gospels have the same wording, often in the same order. However, the similarities balance out with the vast differences between what is and is not included. The Gospel of Mark contains the largest number of
The Gospel of Matthew was written by Matthew, who was also called Levi. Matthew was a tax collector that gave up everything he owned to become one of the twelve disciples of Jesus Christ. Matthew because of his background of being a tax collector was able to write down events in a more orderly and factual way. This book was written to the Jews in the period of what is estimated to be between A.D. 55-65. Matthew’s intent was to reach out to the Jews and prove to them, that Jesus Christ is the promised
Michelle Senese RS208 Final Exam Dr. Bridges December 7, 2015 1. What are the similarities and differences between the two creation accounts in Genesis (1:1-2:4a and 2:4b-25)? Be specific. There are many similarities and differences between the two creation accounts in Genesis. The first creation story in Genesis 1:1-2:4a 5. Describe the reign of King David in full sentences. Why do you think he represents the “ideal king” for Israel? The reign of Israel’s King David lasted forty years and
surround these canonized writings. She immediately tosses Luke to the side regarding its age status compared to Matthew and Mark’s gospels, as if it is that simple of a scholastic achievement, by citing Luke’s very own passages and lack of source information against it. She then moves onto the more heated debate of Mark versus Matthew. It was at this point in the reading, as Perkins abbreviates the commonalities between the three gospels, that I paused to picture what it might have been like for
The Gospels in the New Testament bring up the question, is the Bible is true or not. When reading the Gospels, we wonder what is true and what is just interpretation. Many theories cause readers to question the legitimacy of the Bible. An article, How is the Bible true? by Luke Timothy Johnson, also discusses the big question about the truth behind the Bible. The Bible is not true due to translation factors, the synoptic problem, and where readers look for truth. The New Testament was originally
James, and John) that he is going to die and his betrayer, which turns out to be Judas, is approaching. Jesus pleads to God by saying, “Abba, you have the power to do all things. Take this cup away from me. But let be as you would have, not as I” (Mark 14: 36-38). Jesus is pleading to His Father by saying “Abba” to spare his life. He is also saying that God is powerful and will accept whatever He has planned Jesus to do. Jesus goes to the garden of Gethsemani to pray. He tells Peter, James, and
Though many people believed Jesus’ mission was strictly for God’s chosen people, the Jews, the Gospels of Mark portray Jesus as an exorcist and healer of all humankind. In Mark 5, Jesus travels to Gerasa where he meets a Gentile man that is possessed by multiple demons. The demoniac immediately recognizes Jesus’ authority as the Son of God. Jesus easily overcomes the demons who ask that he allow them to enter the swine herd nearby. After allowing the demons to enter the swine, the entire herd
When comparing Mark 16 to Matthew 28, one can see that these two texts are essentially the same story told in different ways. Both of these texts are retellings of the story of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ after the crucifixion. Both of these stories, told in narrative form, are focused around when Mary Magdalene and Mary went to the tomb where Jesus was buried, only to discover that his body was no longer there. In these stories, there is somebody at the tomb who relays the word of God to the
The Last Supper is documented in three of the Synoptic Gospels (Matthew 26:17-30; Mark 14:12-26; Luke 22:7-38). It was both a Passover meal and the last meal Jesus had with His 12 apostles which took place hours before His arrest and crucifixion. He knew the meal would be His last opportunity to teach and establish divine principles when He met with His disciples. The last meal had been involved added meaning, as Jesus himself assumed the role of the sacrificial lamb. He used two common elements
four different gospels that were addressed to different audiences. These layers of text that include stories about Jesus and his message do not always match. A person using this detour as an excuse can say that Jesus’ real message may have gotten lost in history; they may question the truth behind the actual words in the bible. We have reliable evidence of the main themes of His message. Since Matthew, Luke, Mark, and John were all writing to different audiences, their gospels may be different