The Four Gospels and the One Gospel of Jesus Christ
An Investigation of the Collection and Origin of the Canonical Gospels
by Martin Hengel
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"Professor Hengel examines the external historical evidence for the creation of the Gospels by those documenting the early church, like Papias and Irenaeus. He also analyzes the origin of the uniform title "Gospel according to" and the process of dissemination of the gospel." "He concludes that the gospel is both narrative and proclamation, and that, in spite of the different forms in which it has come down to us, this very multiplicity is a source of strength for the church."--BOOK JACKET.
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The four Gospels and the one Gospel of Jesus Christ: an investigation of the collection and origin of the Canonical Gospels
2000, SCM Press
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The Four Gospels and the One Gospel of Jesus Christ: An Investigation of the Collection and Origin of the Canonical Gospels
August 2000, Trinity Press International
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The four Gospels and the one Gospel of Jesus Christ: an investigation of the collection and origin of the Canonical Gospels
2000, SCM Press, Hymns Ancient & Modern Ltd
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Why did the church, in forming its canon of scripture, choose to include four different and sometimes contradictory accounts of the life of Jesus, when others, like Tatian and Marcion, opted for a harmony, for one account?
Professor Hengel examines the external historical evidence for the creation of the Gospels by those documenting the early church, like Papias and Ireneus. He also analyzes the origin of the uniform title "Gospel according to" and the process of dissemination of the gospel.
He concludes that whether for the evangelists or for Paul, the gospel is both narrative and proclamation. Despite the problems caused by the different forms in which the gospel has come down to us, this very multiplicity remains a source of strength for the church.
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