Gospels
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nataliefittsy on September 29, 2011
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 author of Mark | John Mark of Jerusalem |
| author of Matthew | apostle |
| author of Luke | doctor, well-educated, Gentile Christian, wealthy |
| author of John | followes of the Beloved Apostle |
| audience of Mark | Gentile Christians, Church in Rome |
| audience of Matthew | Jewish Christians |
| audience of Luke | Gentile Christians, well-to-do Christians |
| audience of John | all Christians for all time |
| date written of Mark | 65-70 |
| date written of Matthew | 90 |
| date written of Luke | 85 |
| date written of John | 95-100 |
| purpose of Mark | encourage persecuted Church of Rome; suffering is a part of being Christian |
| purpose of Matthew | Jesus was a good Jew; Jesus is the Messiah |
| purpose of Luke | can be good Christians and good citizens; better understanding of faith and its roots |
| purpose of John | presents Jesus as Divine Son of God |
| themes of Mark | humanity of Jesus; Hidden Messiah |
| themes of Matthew | Jesus is fulfillment of God's promises; compares Jesus to Moses |
| themes of Luke | Christian message is for everyone; Jesus' mercy and compassion |
| themes of John | divinity of Jesus; ascending and descending; light and dark |
| main idea of Mark | human Jesus |
| main idea of Luke | Jesus as compassionate Savior |
| main idea of Matthew | Jesus as Messiah of Jews |
| main idea of John | Jesus as the Divine Son of God |
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