Origins and Authorship of the New Testament Gospels

This chapter delves into the debate surrounding the belief that the New Testament Gospels were not authored by eyewitnesses or their close associates, with a focus on the uncertainty of the origins and authorship of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. It examines the attribution of names to the Gospels in the second century to bolster credibility, the placement and consistency of titles in early church manuscripts, as well as the debate over the anonymity of the Gospels and the significance of titles like 'According to' in ancient texts.