The Value of Narrative Gospels

The podcast episode explores the value of narrative gospels in scholarship and for average readers. Narrative gospels, such as Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, were chosen over other types of gospels, like sayings gospels or revelation gospels, for their ability to draw readers into the story and engage them with the life and teachings of Jesus. These narrative gospels provide a continuity with Judaism and offer a more embodied perspective that invites readers to consider the relationship between Christianity and the world. The structure of the New Testament itself has practical implications in shaping theological perspectives and the understanding of Christianity.