Category: The Gospels

What language were the Gospels originally written in?

June 25, 2013

There has been a debate for many years as to the original language of the Gospels; what were they written in, what was Jesus native language. Many people have become comfortable with the idea that Jesus spoke Aramaic and even the Gospels claim (in their English translation) that some of the words of Jesus as … More What language were the Gospels originally written in?

Is John the Author of His Gospel? An alternative to John Shelby Spong’s view

June 13, 2013

by Mark P Shea A common notion floating around in Pop Culture is that “modern scholarship” has somehow proven the Gospel of John is more or less unhistorical fantasy written by a pseudonymous author. Here’s the facts: the tradition of the Church, supported by the unbroken line of patristic testimony, as well as internal evidence … More Is John the Author of His Gospel? An alternative to John Shelby Spong’s view

Gospel of John: What Everyone Should Know About The Fourth Gospel (John Shelby Spong)

June 12, 2013

Almost any poll of regular church goers will reveal that their favorite book in the New Testament is the Gospel of John. It is the book that is most often used at Christian funerals. It includes such well known and oft-quoted texts as: “God so loved the world that he gave his only son that … More Gospel of John: What Everyone Should Know About The Fourth Gospel (John Shelby Spong)