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What was the priest's surprising admission about the Gospels?
What was the priest's surprising admission about the Gospels?
- He found the story-like nature of the Gospels surprising.
- He questioned the authenticity of the Gospels.
- He realized the Gospels should be read as a continuous narrative. (correct)
- He had never read the Gospels before.
How are Gospel readings often presented during Mass?
How are Gospel readings often presented during Mass?
- As short, seemingly unrelated passages. (correct)
- As a complete narrative covering several chapters.
- In a thematic manner, connecting to previous readings.
- In chronological order from Jesus's birth to his death.
What is necessary to grasp the full story of Jesus, according to the content?
What is necessary to grasp the full story of Jesus, according to the content?
- Reading only the Gospel of John.
- Considering all four Gospels together. (correct)
- Attending Mass regularly.
- Focusing on the Old Testament prophecies.
What does the author claim about individual Gospels?
What does the author claim about individual Gospels?
What are 'Harmonies of the Gospels'?
What are 'Harmonies of the Gospels'?
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Gospels
Gospels
The four books in the New Testament that recount the life of Jesus.
Harmonies of the Gospels
Harmonies of the Gospels
Books that combine the stories from all four Gospels into a single narrative.
Tatian
Tatian
An early author known for creating one of the first harmonies of the Gospels.
Understanding Jesus' story
Understanding Jesus' story
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Structure of Gospel readings
Structure of Gospel readings
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Study Notes
Introduction to the Gospels
- The Gospels, when read in their entirety, are telling a story
- A priest discovered that each Gospel, read by passage rather not continuously, contains only a part of the story of Jesus.
- To understand the complete story of Jesus, one needed to read all Gospels to piece together the full story.
- Gospels individually contain a part of the story of Jesus
- The goal of combining Gospel passages into one cohesive narrative is a core theme.
- Harmonies, a term for combining Gospel accounts, have been created for a long time.
- Tatian, an early author of Harmonies, composed one.
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