Catholic Bible Study
Lectio The Case for Jesus: Are the Gospels Biographies?
Jun 13, 2024
Explore whether the Gospels are reliable historical sources or just folklore, with a focus on their structure and intent. Discover how the Gospels are classified as ancient biographies, emphasizing their accuracy and eyewitness-based nature. Learn how the Gospels convey the essence of Jesus' teachings, highlighting their reliability as witnesses to his words and actions.
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Quick takeaways
- The Gospels should be viewed as ancient biographies, providing reliable historical information about Jesus.
- Ancient biographies were selective in narrating key events and teachings, aligning with the thematic organization of the Gospels.
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Gospels as Biographies
The session delves into the evidence supporting the Gospels as biographies, contrasting them with folklore. The speaker shares how ancient biographies, like those of famous figures, provide a template for understanding the Gospels as focused on the life, deeds, and death of Jesus. Emphasizing the biographical nature of the Gospels, the session highlights similarities in content, structure, and thematic organization between the Gospels and ancient biographies, dispelling notions that the Gospels are akin to folklore or myths.
