Catholic Bible Study Lectio The Case for Jesus: Are the Gospels Biographies?
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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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Genre Decides Interpretation
- Genre matters: misidentifying a book's genre leads to misinterpretation.
- The Gospels fit the ancient biography genre rather than folklore or fairy tales.
Student Lost Faith After A Class
- A former seminarian left formation after a class taught the Gospels were folklore.
- This shifted his ability to pray with and trust the Gospel texts.
Gospels Mirror Ancient Biographies
- Many ancient biographies (bios/vitae) existed around Jesus' time and share features with the Gospels.
- Figures like Josephus, Plutarch, and Suetonius wrote similar life-focused works.