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Data Over Dogma
Episode 69: Gospel Authorship with Michael Kok
Jul 29, 2024
In this riveting discussion, Bible scholar Michael Kok dives into the controversial topic of Gospel authorship. He reveals why many scholars doubt that the apostles Matthew and John wrote the texts attributed to them. Kok shares fascinating detective work from biblical scholarship that examines early traditions and church influences. The complexities of Papias's writings and their significance in early Christianity also take center stage. Expect intriguing insights that could challenge your understanding of these foundational texts!
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- The conventional attribution of Gospel authorship, such as Matthew and John, is now questioned by scholars who believe these texts were originally anonymous.
- Insights from Papias indicate that early Christians, like Mark as Peter's interpreter, contributed to the evolving narrative around Gospel origins, complicating traditional views.
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The Nature of Gospel Authors
The episode discusses the authorship of the Gospels, emphasizing that they were originally anonymous texts. The titles we recognize today, like 'The Gospel According to Matthew,' were likely appended later by scribes, reflecting a developing tradition rather than historical fact. This suggests that the early Christian community was more focused on who the texts were ascribed to in the second century rather than on accurate historical authorship. The conversation explores how these attributions were influenced by the beliefs and contexts of the early church rather than by concrete evidence regarding the Gospels' origins.
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