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[I would like for this thread to remain in the Christian forum, as I am addressing this to Christians who may be interested in the information.]
For the last couple of centuries, liberal skeptical scholars have denied that the Gospel accounts of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John were actually written by the men whose names they bear. Conservative scholars on the other hand maintain that evidence supports the traditionally held view that the apostles Matthew and John wrote their respective accounts, and Mark and Luke who were associates of Peter and Paul respectively, wrote their accounts. I of course believe that Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John actually wrote the gospel accounts of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John and want to post what some conservative scholars have to say about it.
In this first video, Professor Richard Bauckham, Professor Craig Blomberg, and Professor Darrell Bock briefly (it's only a six minute video) give their support for the traditional view of the authorship of the gospels.
Dr. Timothy J. McGrew (University of Scranton BA Philosophy 1988; Vanderbilt University PhD Philosophy 1992) is a Professor of Philosophy at Western Michigan University. In this fourth video, in a talk as a guest lecturer he gives his support to the traditional view that the gospel accounts were written by Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
In this introduction to the Book of Matthew, Dr. Daniel B. Wallace gives his support for the apostle Matthew as the author of the gospel which bears his name. He not only covers the external evidence, but the internal evidence (evidence from within the gospel itself). This is not a video.
[I would like for this thread to remain in the Christian forum, as I am addressing this to Christians who may be interested in the information.]
For the last couple of centuries, liberal skeptical scholars have denied that the Gospel accounts of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John were actually written by the men whose names they bear. Conservative scholars on the other hand maintain that evidence supports the traditionally held view that the apostles Matthew and John wrote their respective accounts, and Mark and Luke who were associates of Peter and Paul respectively, wrote their accounts. I of course believe that Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John actually wrote the gospel accounts of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John and want to post what some conservative scholars have to say about it.
For balance I need only post a short excerpt from Bart Ehrman who is a peer and as equally credentialed as Wallace.
the absolute phletitude of 1800 years accepted and verified history
and pretty much everything up until 1960s tells us the facts.
there is absolutely no reason to listen to these liars at all.
it really is that obvious. the Devil controls this world and selects who advances.
if they gather 10% into hell, Satan gains.
the absolute phletitude of 1800 years accepted and verified history
and pretty much everything up until 1960s tells us the facts.
there is absolutely no reason to listen to these liars at all.
it really is that obvious. the Devil controls this world and selects who advances.
if they gather 10% into hell, Satan gains.
Plus it really makes no difference as in the end, it is still God's word.
Who wrote it down is not as important as who the author was that "dictated" it as it were.
Love Bart and his no nonsense..."Use your brain" line. Critical study REQUIRES that you look at ALL sides of the evidence and not just those who already agree with what you believe. Just sayin...
I'm with you Mike ... and grow weary of all the TV programs, "scholars" and opinions that dedicate themselves to tearing down any and every Bible truth or belief.
It always strikes me as ironic is that they all first 'start' by declaring a belief in some parts of the Bible and then proceed to teach about it's 'errors, mistakes and shortcomings.' But, then, that's always the way it is with false doctrine and teachers. They always quote this or that scripture to 'buy some credibility' and then undercut both what they claim to believe and disbelieve, by undercutting the rest (?).
"As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord" ---- I, for one, am not much interested in worldly foolishness that proclaims itself wiser than God and His Word.
Love Bart and his no nonsense..."Use your brain" line. Critical study REQUIRES that you look at ALL sides of the evidence and not just those who already agree with what you believe.
Many wield the sword of destruction, never plowing the fields of their own mind.
I'm with you Mike ... and grow weary of all the TV programs, "scholars" and opinions that dedicate themselves to tearing down any and every Bible truth or belief.
It always strikes me as ironic is that they all first 'start' by declaring a belief in some parts of the Bible and then proceed to teach about it's 'errors, mistakes and shortcomings.' But, then, that's always the way it is with false doctrine and teachers. They always quote this or that scripture to 'buy some credibility' and then undercut both what they claim to believe and disbelieve, by undercutting the rest (?).
"As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord" ---- I, for one, am not much interested in worldly foolishness that proclaims itself wiser than God and His Word.
Love not extended to all humanity is not love; it’s a limited belief system.
Plus it really makes no difference as in the end, it is still God's word. Who wrote it down is not as important as who the author was that "dictated" it as it were.
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Originally Posted by Jerwade
Inspiration does not carry the connotation of dictation; it's a matter of influence and perception.
It is so hard to get that point across. Intuition does not work that way. It must be interpreted using existing knowledge of the receiver. Unfortunately, the indoctrination has been so deep that they simply believe it was dictated . . . some actually think it was dictated in English!!
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