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9/1 Historiography (II) and the Gospels

Can We Trust the Gospels?

Can We Trust the Gospels?

The four gospel writers each wrote their own version of the events of Jesus’ life.  However, the accounts of the authors have caused centuries of …

Historiography II Discussion

Although the Gospels aren’t perfect sources, they are the best sources to contribute to the “historical Jesus.” The authors of Matthew and …

Historical Jesus in Theology

We discussed the importance of differentiating between history and theology. As historians, we must bracket the supernatural, since the supernatural cannot be …