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gospel writters.
matthew mark luke and john
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Religious Studies
7th Grade
12/17/2012

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gospel of Matthew
Definition
calls Jesus 'new Moses'
Jesus' Jewish heritage highlighted
a synoptic gospel
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gospel of Mark
Definition
-Written for Greek gentiles
-Matthew and Luke may have been based on Mark
-synoptic gospel
-Jesus is portrayed as one who suffers with humanity and shares Gods love with humanity
- wrote the 1st of the 4 gospels
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gospel of luke
Definition
-might of traveled with St. Paul
-only gospel that includes parable of lost coin, sheep, and son
-written for Greek gentiles
-speaks with welcoming attitude towards men and women
-a synoptic gospel
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gospel of John
Definition
-emphazizes mystery of Incarnation
-contains poetic languages and imagery
-major theme "Word of God"
-teaches the New Commandment
-focoses on tensions between Jesus and Jewish authorities
- portrays Jesus' miricals as dramatic signs that he is the Son of God
- NOT A SYNOPTIC GOSPEL
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