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Explain why the gospel authors at times differ from each other in their accounts.
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I believe the authors accounts differ at times because each author interprets or sees things differently than each other. Two can see the same thing but still interpret it different. It depends on the person seeing or hearing the event.
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Each writer seen the events that took place during Jesus’ life here from different angles, Matthew and John from their personal relationship with Jesus. and Mark and Luke from what they had learned through teachings, research, and study.
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Each writer of the Gospels was a unique individual who experienced their journey with Christ differently! It’s like reconstructing an event from talking to multiple people who experienced it!
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The authors of gospels differ in their account because they had a different purpose and point of view to present Jesus to a different audience
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The authors of the four gospels differ because each was writing to a specific audience. The differences in which their writings were intended for be it, Greek aidience, Roman audience etc. Largely influences how these gospels were written. Also there are different perspectives in each writer, different personalities, and writing styles to take into account. Each difference and different detail brings about a more dull and total picture of Jesus and his life. Most importantly they show us that Jesus died for our sins ans rose again so that we can have a relationship with him.