The Gospels
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24 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 the human jesus | mark |
| written by mark-john | mark |
| written around 70 AD, 40 years after the Resurrection when the Temple was destroyed | mark |
| emphasizes the humanity of jesus by having him express strong emotions; stresses the suffering of jesus and shows how suffering is an essential part of the christian life | mark |
| written for gentiles and persecuted christians living in rome | mark |
| shortest and most intimate gospel | mark |
| the compassionate jesus | luke |
| written by a doctor who was an educated gentile convert who also wrote the acts of the apostles | luke |
| written around 85 AD; 55 years after the resurrection | luke |
| emphasizes that the christian message is for everyone; stresses the mercy and compassion of jesus; focuses on the role of the holy spirit in jesus' life | luke |
| written for christians who wish to better understand the faith; for educated christians and gentile christians | luke |
| depicts jesus as someone who loves everyone; most beautiful language | luke |
| the saving jesus | matthew |
| unknown author | matthew |
| written around 90 AD; 60 years after the resurrection | matthew |
| written to prove to the jews that jesus is the messiah; emphasizes that jesus' life is a fulfillment of god's promise to the israel; presents jesus as a powerful teacher | matthew |
| written for those who need basic instruction and new converts from judiasm | matthew |
| only gospel to use the word church; most popular gospel in the early church | matthew |
| the divine jesus | john |
| written by members of the community founded by the beloved apostle | john |
| written around 95 AD; 65 years after the resurrection | john |
| emphasizes theological truths (trinity); emphasizes the divinity of jesus and provides a profound and prayerful understanding of jesus as son of god | john |
| written for committed christians and those who wish to deepen their relationship with jesus | john |
| most deeply reflective; ideal for meditation | john |
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