Introduction to the Gospels

http://www.usccb.org/nab/bible/gospels.htm

1  What is the origin of the word Gospel?

http://www.usccb.org/nab/bible/index.htm

2  When was each of the gospels written?

Matthew

Mark

Luke

John

http://www.lifeofchrist.com/life/gospels/glance.asp

3 Who is the audience of each of the Gospels?

4  How many miracles are presented in each of the Gospels?

5  Which gospel is the shortest?            Which is the longest?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synoptic_Gospels

6 Why are Matthew, Mark, and Luke called synoptic gospels?

http://www.twopaths.com/jintro.htm

7 In what language were the Gospels originally written?

8 When did names become associated with the Gospels?

9  When was the Synod of Carthage and what happened there?

10  How is the Gospel of John different from the synoptic gospels?

http://www.bibles.com/brcpages/thenewtestament

11 Who is the author of the earliest writings of the New Testament?

12 What criteria were used to decide what books would become part of the new Testament?