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In ancient times, when writing about events of the past, it was quite normal to put into the mouths of participants the words that the author believed that the person could have said in the circumstances. Even historians did this, and it was considered unexceptionable. This is one reason we find the gospels sometimes attributing quite different words to Jesus in parallel passages.
If there are any words in the gospels that were really spoken by Jesus, they would be found in Mark's Gospel and the hypothetical 'Q' document, since these were the earlier documents from which Matthew and Luke were developed, and John's Gospel is considered to have been inspired by Luke's Gospel, with some material taken direct from Mark. However, Raymond E. Brown (An Introduction to the New Testament) says that Markseems to depend on traditions (and perhaps already shaped sources) received in Greek. In other words, even if Mark is historical, its sources are too far removed from the events for it to properly reflect the real sayings of Jesus. Q was developed in three layers, or stages, and very little of the material is early enough to have been closely based on what Jesus really said.
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What sayings of Jesus was made on the cross?
There are a number of sayings of Jesus from the cross, and most of them are written in the Gospel of John, chapter 19, if you care to read them.
Where does the information about Jesus of Narazeth come from?
The primary source for the events and sayings of Jesus Christ is found in the Bible.
What is a sayings gospel?
A:The four New Testament gospels are examples of narrative gospels, as they tell a narrative, or story, about the life and mission of Jesus. A sayings gospel is one that contains little or no narrative, but describes sayings attributed to Jesus. It is typical of sayings gospels that there is no reference to the crucifixion of Jesus. Some scholars believe there were two very early strands of Christian faith. One was based on sayings and teachings attributed to Jesus, but with no tradition of the crucifixion and mission of Christ. The other strand being based around a a dying and resurrected Christ, without a sayings tradition.Two sayings gospels, the Gospel of Thomas and the hypothetical 'Q' Gospel, are believed to have been among the very earliest gospels ever written.
How are Gandhi and Jesus Christ different?
Ghandi liked Jesus' sayings but did not believe that he was a sinner that needed saving by Jesus, as all men need salvation by Jesus.
How are Jesus' sayings different from Confucius'?
Jesus' sayings often focused on spiritual and moral teachings related to God, faith, and salvation, while Confucius' teachings were more focused on social harmony, ethical behavior, and proper governance. Jesus emphasized ideas such as forgiveness, love, and unity with God, while Confucius stressed concepts like filial piety, respect for elders, and social order.
The main points of Jesus message are givin in a group of sayings known as?
The Beattitudes
What are some abbreviations for sayings?
WWJD: what would Jesus Do? Edit; or RIP- rest in peace
Were the teachings of Christianity really from Jesus?
_______________Biblical scholars are divided on whether Jesus of Nazareth was really the source of teachings attributed to him. Certainly the gospels do say so, but scholars now know that none of the gospel authors was really an eyewitness to the life and mission of Jesus, nor even knew someone directly associated with Jesus.The apostle Paul wrote some sayings that the gospels were later to attribute to Jesus, but Paul never attributed them to Jesus and the epistles appear to attribute those same sayings to Paul, not Jesus. Other sayings, including some of the beatitudes and the commandment to love your enemy, were already known from the Hebrew scriptures and could have been copied by the gospel authors from that source.Many of the parables and other sayings in Matthew and Luke are believed to have been copied from the hypothetical 'Q' document. Of course, Q could have been a literal record of sayings and teachings by Jesus, but scholars say that Q was actually written in four layers over a period of time. This strongly suggests that, at most, only the sayings from the very earliest layer could really have come from Jesus.
What did Matthew write in his Gospels?
HIs description of the life and sayings of Jesus. Easy enough to read and find out for yourself.
Is it possible that the Gospel accounts of Jesus' sayings and miracles are a religious interpretation of a visit by a time-traveler from the future?
no
Is Jesus still real?
Yes, Jesus is still real.
Did many scholars feel that Paul was Mark's source for his writing?
A:I am not sure how many is "many," but some respected scholars have noted parallels between Paul's writings, especially 1 Corinthians and Romans, and Mark's Gospel. The reason for believing that Paul could have been Mark's source is that when these parallel sayings are found, Paul does not attribute them to Jesus but writes them as his own sayings. Had he attributed some of these sayings to Jesus, we could say that Paul and 'Mark' relied on a common source that reported the things Jesus actually said.Paul's epistles were far from the only source Mark uses for the sayings of Jesus. For example, the last words of Jesus on the cross (Mark 15:34) were from Psalm 22:1.
