Who Wrote the Bible? Episode 5: The Gospels

This video explores the New Testament, focusing on the Gospels and Acts. It discusses the synoptic gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke), their similarities, and the synoptic problem. Theories like the Two Source Hypothesis and Griesbach Hypothesis are examined. The Gospel of John is highlighted for its theological depth, and the Book of Acts is introduced. A timeline of Jesus and early Christianity is provided, along with a look at the Gospel of Thomas, a non-canonical text.

How many books are there in the New Testament?

• 33

• 30

• 27

• 24

Which Gospel is considered different from the others?

• John

• Luke

• Mark

• Matthew

What is the synoptic problem?

• The translation of the Gospels

• The similarities and differences among the Gospels

• The authorship of the Gospels

• The order of the Gospels

Which hypothesis suggests that Mark was written first?

• Griesbach Hypothesis

• Two Source Hypothesis

• Johannine Hypothesis

• Q plus Papias Hypothesis

According to the Griesbach Hypothesis, which Gospel was written last?

• Matthew

• Mark

• John

• Luke

What is unique about the Gospel of John compared to the synoptic Gospels?

• It was written first

• It contains more theological content

• It is the shortest Gospel

• It was written by Paul

Who is traditionally believed to have written the Book of Acts?

• Paul

• Peter

• Luke

• John

What was the Gospel of Thomas primarily composed of?

• Miracles performed by Jesus

• Short sayings attributed to Jesus

• Narratives of Jesus's life

• Letters to early churches

When was the Gospel of Thomas rediscovered?

• 1945

• 1925

• 1985

• 1965

What does the existence of multiple early Christianities suggest?

• There were diverse beliefs and interpretations about Jesus

• There was a single unified Christianity from the start

• All early Christians agreed on the New Testament canon

• The Gospels were written by the same author