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Join us for an engaging episode featuring David Alan Black, a renowned biblical scholar, as we explore the fascinating theory of Matthean Priority. This hypothesis challenges the widely accepted idea that the Gospel of Mark was written first, proposing instead that the Gospel of Matthew holds the distinction as the earliest of the Synoptic Gospels. In this discussion, Dr. Black unpacks the historical and textual evidence supporting this view, examines its implications for understanding the relationships between Matthew, Mark, and Luke, and tackles common counterarguments to the theory. Whether you’re a theology enthusiast, a student of scripture, or simply curious about the origins of the Gospels, this episode promises a thought-provoking journey into biblical scholarship. Tune in to discover why Matthew might truly be "The First Gospel"!
By The Shepherds Study5
2020 ratings
Join us for an engaging episode featuring David Alan Black, a renowned biblical scholar, as we explore the fascinating theory of Matthean Priority. This hypothesis challenges the widely accepted idea that the Gospel of Mark was written first, proposing instead that the Gospel of Matthew holds the distinction as the earliest of the Synoptic Gospels. In this discussion, Dr. Black unpacks the historical and textual evidence supporting this view, examines its implications for understanding the relationships between Matthew, Mark, and Luke, and tackles common counterarguments to the theory. Whether you’re a theology enthusiast, a student of scripture, or simply curious about the origins of the Gospels, this episode promises a thought-provoking journey into biblical scholarship. Tune in to discover why Matthew might truly be "The First Gospel"!

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