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Undeceptions with John Dickson

Gospel Contradictions

May 12, 2024
Delving into Gospel contradictions, scholars like Bart Ehrman challenge traditional interpretations. Strategies for handling discrepancies range from ignoring inconsistencies to aggressive reconciliation. Exploring ancient perspectives on differences in Gospels, highlighting the importance of understanding scripture's dual nature.
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  • The contradictions in the Gospels stem from ancient literary techniques like conflation and compression, highlighting different aspects of Jesus' life.
  • Understanding the genre of the Gospels as historical biographies emphasizes the essence of events over precise details, similar to other ancient literary works.

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Ancient Techniques in Gospel Writing

The Gospels were written using ancient techniques like conflation, displacement, transferal, and compression to highlight different aspects of Jesus' life and teachings. These techniques were customary in ancient biographies and were accepted as ways to present the same events from various perspectives.

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