Galilee to Jerusalem | Ep 3: Gospel Beginnings
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You’re listening to Branch 3 – Galilee to Jerusalem. This is Episode 3: Gospel Beginnings
In this “Theology Unpacked” episode, Dr John Moffatt SJ offers a best guess at how story fragments about Jesus were transmitted and eventually shaped into the four official Gospels. It highlights the growing need to preserve these teachings in writing, especially after the deaths of key witnesses and amid persecution.
The destruction of the Temple in 70 CE during the Jewish revolt marked a turning point, influencing how early Christians interpreted Jesus’ message and prompting the composition of the Gospels, with Mark likely written first.
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