What do you think about the written report that we have from the eyewitnesses of Jesus?

Answer 1

A:Unfortunately there is no written report by any eyewitness to the life of Jesus anywhere in The Bible or elsewhere. Even conservative Christians concede that the Gospels of Mark and Luke were not written by eyewitnesses. Scholars say that all the New Testament gospels were written anonymously and that they were not attributed to Matthew, Mark, Luke and John until later in the second century. They say that the Gospels of Matthew and John were unlikely to have been written by the disciples of those names, so that even these gospels were not eyewitness accounts.

The gospels are certainly accounts about Jesus, whether reliable or otherwise, but they were not written by eyewitnesses or even by some who knew eyewitnesses.

Answer 2

Eyewitness accounts can provide valuable insights into historical events, but they can also be influenced by personal biases and recollection errors. It's important to critically evaluate the credibility of the witnesses, their proximity to the events, and any potential motivations that may have influenced their testimonies. Cross-referencing with other historical sources can help in assessing the accuracy and reliability of the written report.