The New Testament contains four gospels attributed to Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. The four gospels are not biographies of Jesus, nor are they history as we define it. What each gospel attempted to do was write a theological explanation for the events in the life of Jesus of Nazareth. By narrating his life, his ministry, and his death, the gospels argued that these events should be interpreted in relation to the history of Israel.
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Definition
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c. 65 CE - c. 100 CEThe tales of the life and work of Jesus (gospels) composed.
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c. 69 CE - c. 70 CEThe Gospel of Mark.
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c. 85 CEThe Gospel of Matthew.
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c. 95 CEThe Gospel of Luke and Acts of the Apostles.
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c. 100 CEThe Gospel of John.
