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The GospelsA B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Gospels: The Bible contains four Gospels, which literally means "good news," specifically, the good news of Jesus, the Christ; they are biographies of Jesus. As such, the Gospels focus on the life, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Each of the Gospels was written by a different author, with a different purpose or audience in mind, and with their own individual focus. As such, we see many similarities, as well as uniqueness, between the four accounts. Taken together, they provide a rich narrative, with deep insight, into the life and teachings of Jesus, as well as his death and resurrection. The Gospels are: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John; each named after it's author. There are many parallel passages in Matthew, Mark, and Luke. (They are sometimes called the synoptic gospels because of their similarities.) It is speculated that Matthew and Luke borrowed passages from Mark or perhaps that all three used a common, but unidentified fourth source. Nevertheless, each provides a valuable contribution to our understanding of Jesus. John, is the most different of the four Gospels, containing the fewest similarities and the most unique passages. (See our Internet resources page for sites with more information on this topic.) |
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