The document discusses the formation of the gospels, outlining it as a three stage process: 1) The life and teachings of the historical Jesus from AD 1-30, 2) An oral tradition passing on his message from AD 30-64, and 3) The writing of the four gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John between AD 65-100 which provide the principal source of information about Jesus Christ and the good news that through him, God became man to save humanity from sin.
The document discusses the formation of the gospels, outlining it as a three stage process: 1) The life and teachings of the historical Jesus from AD 1-30, 2) An oral tradition passing on his message from AD 30-64, and 3) The writing of the four gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John between AD 65-100 which provide the principal source of information about Jesus Christ and the good news that through him, God became man to save humanity from sin.
The document discusses the formation of the gospels, outlining it as a three stage process: 1) The life and teachings of the historical Jesus from AD 1-30, 2) An oral tradition passing on his message from AD 30-64, and 3) The writing of the four gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John between AD 65-100 which provide the principal source of information about Jesus Christ and the good news that through him, God became man to save humanity from sin.
(evangelion) is essentially translated “Good News”. GOOD NEWS - is that God has become man in Jesus Christ our Lord, who came to save us from sin and bring us to fullness of life. GOSPEL
- refers to the first four
books of the New Testament GOSPEL
- are our principal source
for the life and teaching of our Lord Jesus Christ FORMATION OF THE GOSPEL
Stage 1: The Historical Jesus
Stage 2: The Oral Tradition Stage 3: The Written Gospels STAGE 1: THE HISTORICAL JESUS
The Life and Teaching of Jesus
Jesus taught, healed, and performed miracles from one place to another. He died on the cross, rose from the dead and ascended to heaven A. D. 1-30 STAGE 2: THE ORAL TRADITION Kerygma – preaching to unbelievers Didache – teaching Liturgy – participation in the work of God Diakonia - service A. D. 30-64 STAGE 3: THE WRITTEN GOSPELS