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    The three Synoptic Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke are summarized as follows: Matthew focuses on Jesus' relationship to Judaism and was written for Jewish Christians; Mark emphasizes Jesus' actions and was written for persecuted Gentile Christians in Rome; Luke stresses Jesus as savior and was written by a Gentile doctor for non-Jewish readers, providing the fullest account of Jesus' life.

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    The three Synoptic Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke are summarized as follows: Matthew focuses on Jesus' relationship to Judaism and was written for Jewish Christians; Mark emphasizes Jesus' actions and was written for persecuted Gentile Christians in Rome; Luke stresses Jesus as savior and was written by a Gentile doctor for non-Jewish readers, providing the fullest account of Jesus' life.

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    The Synoptic Gospels at a Glance

    Matthew

    Mark

    Luke

    Jesus the Teacher

    The Crucified Christ

    Jesus the Saviour

    Concentrates on the relationship of


    Jesus to the Jewish faith.
    Sources:
    Original material
    Q: shared between Luke and
    Matthew
    Sayings of Jesus in Aramaic
    Marks Gospel
    Matthew was a Jewish Christian writing
    for other Jewish Christians.
    He wrote for Jewish Christians to
    strengthen their faith that Jesus is the
    Messiah.

    Emphasises action rather than teaching.


    Sources:
    First hand accounts from Peter
    Written accounts
    Written sayings of Jesus
    Word of mouth accounts
    John Mark is thought to be a cousin of
    Barnabas, who was a companion of
    Paul.
    He wrote for a suffering Gentile
    community in Rome. Mark wrote to
    encourage Christians to cling to their
    faith in a time of persecution.

    Stresses the blessings of salvation


    brought by Jesus.
    Sources:
    Original material
    Q: shared between Luke and
    Matthew
    Actual events and written reports
    Marks Gospel
    Luke was a Gentile and a companion of
    Paul. He was a doctor (well educated).
    He wrote for a non-Jewish audience. He
    gives the fullest account of the life of
    Jesus.

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