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Blog Post Group 4: question 2: acts of the apostles

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Luke’s description of Paul’s experiences support his contention that Christianity will survive and be successful under divine guidance by showing readers that Paul has a deep connection with God-fearing “devout Gentiles”(Ehrman, 202) as well as a deep-rooted past in Asia Minor, where he spread the Christian religion. Luke shows that Paul truly leads the Gentiles… Continue reading →

Group 4; Discussion Question 2

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Camille Taylor Prof. Reis Intro to the Bible II April 11, 2015 When comparing Mark’s Gospel about the crucifixion, burial, and resurrection of Jesus with Matthew’s Gospel, it’s easy to see that Matthew follows the classic ‘template’ for ancient biographies of heroes while Mark does not. In Matthew 27:50-55 Jesus’ crucifixion is not narrated as… Continue reading →