The Canonical Gospels as Biographies of Jesus

This chapter emphasizes the value of the four canonical Gospels in the New Testament as biographies of Jesus, shedding light on his historical existence and teachings. It explores the literary conventions of ancient historical writings, focusing on Luke's Gospel as an orderly historical account. The discussion extends to early Gospel manuscripts dating back to around AD 200 and the challenges historians face in determining the authenticity of ancient religious texts.