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Misquoting Jesus with Bart Ehrman

Who Really Wrote the Gospel of John?

Jan 2, 2024
Delving into the mystery of who really wrote the Gospel of John, questioning if it was truly John the Son of Zebedee. Exploring the identity of 'The Disciple Jesus loved' and debating if he is a real person or a literary symbol. Considering if the historical John could have authored such a complex book and pondering on the possible use of a secretary. Unraveling the debated authorship of the Gospel of John and hinting at future discussions on the problem of evil in the New Testament.
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  • The authorship of the Gospel of John is uncertain, with scholars questioning if John the son of Zebedee actually wrote it.
  • The identity of the Beloved Disciple in the Gospel of John is debated, with possibilities including Mary Magdalene or a symbolic literary figure.

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Authorship of the Gospel of John

The authorship of the Gospel of John is debated, with scholars questioning whether John the son of Zebedee actually wrote it. The author of the Gospel is believed to have written in Greek, outside of Israel, and likely years after the events took place, making it unlikely that John himself was the author.

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