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Lectio The Case for Jesus: Were the Gospels Anonymous?

May 30, 2024
Dr. Brant Pitre discusses the credibility of the Gospels, challenges the idea of anonymous authorship, and delves into the evidence supporting traditional authorship. He explores the unique companionships between biblical figures, defends John as the writer of the fourth Gospel, and hints at a deeper investigation into acceptance of other Gospels.
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  • The Gospels’ internal evidence points to specific authors like Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, contradicting the theory of anonymous authorship.
  • Critique of the anonymous Gospel theory highlights the absence of evidence and challenges skepticism towards the Gospels’ reliability.

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Internal Evidence for Authorship of the Gospels

The podcast delves into the internal evidence supporting the traditional authorship of the Gospels. It explores how the titles of the Gospels and passages within them attribute the works to specific individuals like Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Through biblical references and historical context, the episode highlights how the Gospels themselves point to being penned by eyewitnesses or companions of Jesus, challenging the notion that they were originally anonymous.

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