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The Authors of Mark, Luke, Matthew, and John's Gospel
The author of Mark's gospel is believed to be, by some modern- day scholars, John Mark who lived in Jerusalem and who might have learned about Jesus from the Apostle Peter. Mark's gospel has been agreed upon by scholars to have been written sometime between 65 and 70 C.E., which is thirty-five to forty years after the death of Jesus. The Gospel of Mark seems to have been written in Rome and for the church there and also for Gentile readers. This is shown through Mark's way of writing which is in the form of an explanation which appears to be intended for those who are not familiar with Jewish customs. Marks central theme is focused on the human suffering of Jesus in his passion and death.
The author of the Gospel of Luke is believed to have been a physician who was a well-educated gentile who had converted to Christianity. This is not definite but it is the accepted thesis. But if this is true then the author of Luke is probably the only non-Jewish writer of the New Testament. As difficult as it is to date Luke's writing it is known that he had marks writing's at his disposal. And with this knowledge it is suggested that the date for the writing of Luke's Gospel is sometime after 70 C.E. and more than liking the unsettled date of 85 C.E. Luke's primary audience was a man named Theophilius who he addressed at the beginning of his writing, however, Luke's Gospel addressed the group of people who ere already Christians. This was to help them in better understanding their faith and its roots. Thus Luke's audience is comprised of Gentiles and Christians. Luke's central theme is focused on Jesus' mercy and compassion. His theme illustrates that the message is for all people. And that great joy is shared by those who experience God's forgiving love in Jesus.
The author of the Gospel of Matthew was, early in history, believed to be Matthew the Apostle which was an eyewitness to Jesus' trials. However, this idea has been rejected due to Matthew's heavy reliance on the outside sources of Luke's and Mark's Gospel. The approximate date of Matthew's writing is 90 C.E. Matthew's primary audience was Jews. This was because this Gospel was used to show the Jews that Jesus was the Messiah they had awaited. Matthews central theme is focused on Jesus being a true teacher of the Jewish law or "the new Moses."
The author of the Gospel of John was initially believed to be John the Apostle. However, some scholars suggest that a Christian prophet, also named John but otherwise unknown. The approximate date of its writing is 95 C.E. John's primary audience is to all people. John uses no specific audience as his guideline for his writing. John's central theme is based around the prayerful nature of Jesus as "the bread of life,""light of the world," and "the good shepherd." this theme reflects all that Jesus represented and still represents today.
The author of Mark's gospel is believed to be, by some modern- day scholars, John Mark who lived in Jerusalem and who might have learned about Jesus from the Apostle Peter. Mark's gospel has been agreed upon by scholars to have been written sometime between 65 and 70 C.E., which is thirty-five to forty years after the death of Jesus. The Gospel of Mark seems to have been written in Rome and for the church there and also for Gentile readers. This is shown through Mark's way of writing which is in the form of an explanation which appears to be intended for those who are not familiar with Jewish customs. Marks central theme is focused on the human suffering of Jesus in his passion and death.
The author of the Gospel of Luke is believed to have been a physician who was a well-educated gentile who had converted to Christianity. This is not definite but it is the accepted thesis. But if this is true then the author of Luke is probably the only non-Jewish writer of the New Testament. As difficult as it is to date Luke's writing it is known that he had marks writing's at his disposal. And with this knowledge it is suggested that the date for the writing of Luke's Gospel is sometime after 70 C.E. and more than liking the unsettled date of 85 C.E. Luke's primary audience was a man named Theophilius who he addressed at the beginning of his writing, however, Luke's Gospel addressed the group of people who ere already Christians. This was to help them in better understanding their faith and its roots. Thus Luke's audience is comprised of Gentiles and Christians. Luke's central theme is focused on Jesus' mercy and compassion. His theme illustrates that the message is for all people. And that great joy is shared by those who experience God's forgiving love in Jesus.
The author of the Gospel of Matthew was, early in history, believed to be Matthew the Apostle which was an eyewitness to Jesus' trials. However, this idea has been rejected due to Matthew's heavy reliance on the outside sources of Luke's and Mark's Gospel. The approximate date of Matthew's writing is 90 C.E. Matthew's primary audience was Jews. This was because this Gospel was used to show the Jews that Jesus was the Messiah they had awaited. Matthews central theme is focused on Jesus being a true teacher of the Jewish law or "the new Moses."
The author of the Gospel of John was initially believed to be John the Apostle. However, some scholars suggest that a Christian prophet, also named John but otherwise unknown. The approximate date of its writing is 95 C.E. John's primary audience is to all people. John uses no specific audience as his guideline for his writing. John's central theme is based around the prayerful nature of Jesus as "the bread of life,""light of the world," and "the good shepherd." this theme reflects all that Jesus represented and still represents today.