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The Gospels: Are They Historical?
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How much can we really know about the historical Jesus? The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John have shaped Christianity for nearly 2,000 years, but they were written decades after the events they describe. So how should we treat them as historical sources? Tristan Hughes is joined by Professor Helen Bond to examine where the Gospels came from, who wrote them and how closely they reflect the world of first-century Judea. Were they based on eyewitness testimony and earlier traditions? And what do their stories reveal about the life of Jesus of Nazareth? MORE The Pharisees Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Rise of Christianity Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Presented by Tristan Hughes.…