Catholic Bible Study Lectio The Case for Jesus: The Early Church Fathers
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Jun 6, 2024 Explore the authorship of the Gospels by early Church Fathers like Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Delve into lost Gospels like Gospel of Judas and Infancy Gospel of Thomas. Analyze the portrayal of young Jesus and the debate around authenticity in non-canonical Gospels.
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Early Church Fathers on Gospel Authorship
- The early church fathers unanimously attribute the four Gospels to Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
- There is no early controversy about their authorship among these ancient Christian writers.
Papias Explains Mark's Gospel Role
- Papias, a disciple of John, explains that Mark wrote the Gospel as Peter's interpreter, not as an eyewitness.
- Mark aimed to record Peter's teachings accurately, even if not in order.
Irenaeus Describes Gospel Origins
- Irenaeus states Matthew wrote his Gospel in Hebrew while Peter and Paul preached in Rome.
- Mark wrote based on Peter's preaching, Luke was a companion of Paul, and John wrote last in Ephesus.