chart Flashcards
1
Q
Matthew author
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?
2
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Matthew time
A
80-95 CE
3
Q
Matthew audience
A
Jews converting to Christians
4
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Matthew themes
A
- Jews as the New Moses
- Jesus as a teacher/preacher
- Responsibility of Jesus’ followers
5
Q
Mark author
A
possibly John Mark, companion of Peter
6
Q
Mark time
A
around 70 CE
7
Q
Mark audience
A
Church in Rome and the Gentiles
8
Q
Mark themes
A
- Humanity and suffering of Jesus
- The Gospel of Action
- Jesus as unrecognized Messiah
- How to be a disciple
9
Q
Luke author
A
Gentile doctor
10
Q
Luke time
A
around 85 CE
11
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Luke audience
A
Gentile Christians, perhaps well-to-do Christians
12
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Luke themes
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- Universality of the Christian message
- Jesus’ compassion and mercy
- Role of Holy Spirit in Jesus’ life
13
Q
John author
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follower of the Beloved Disciple
14
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John time
A
95 CE
15
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John audience
A
Church at that time
