![]() ![]() First, he focuses on the “fulfillment” of OT prophecy (Mt. Matthew does tailor his Gospel for a Jewish audience in many ways. We would date Matthew to the early 60’s AD.Īudience: Did Matthew only write his Gospel for the Jews? However, based on the manuscript evidence, the citations of the Church Fathers, the dating of the Book of Acts, and the early citations from Paul, we think there is good evidence for an early dating of the Gospels. Date: When did Matthew write his Gospel?Įvidence for an Early Dating of the Four Gospels: Many historians and commentators date the Gospels between AD 70 and AD 100. ![]() Of course, this is merely conjecture, but it is a way of validating both Papias’ claim and the “Q” hypothesis. It could’ve been copied into Greek, and then subsumed into both Matthew and Luke. This list of sayings (or logia as Papias puts it) could be what we currently refer to as the “Q” source. ![]() Those who hold to the so-called “Q” source think it’s possible that Matthew had recorded a list of notes during Jesus’ lifetime. Carson and Moo write, “The Greek text of Matthew does not read like translation Greek.” A translator would need to be excellent to translate Matthew in such a fluid way. Third, Matthew’s gospel doesn’t read like a translation. But if Matthew was originally written in Hebrew, why then would he quote a Greek manuscript like Mark? (see “The Synoptic Problem”) Second, Matthew’s gospel cites from Mark. But if Matthew was originally written in Hebrew, why then would he often cite a Greek translation? There are a number of reasons for being skeptical of his claim from Papias:įirst, Matthew’s gospel often cites from the Septuagint-the Greek translation of the OT. Matthew synetaxeto the logia in hebraïdi dialekt ō and everyone h ē rm ē neusen them as he was able. Scholars wonder if Matthew originally wrote in Hebrew based on a solitary passage mentioned by Papias (AD 140). Does the evidence support the authorship of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John?ĭid Matthew originally write his Gospel in Hebrew? ![]() In fact, it is argued that the standard titles of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John weren’t added until a century later to give these documents apostolic authority. Who Wrote the Four Gospels? Critics contend that we do not know who really wrote the gospels. Rochford Authorship: Did Matthew write this Gospel? ![]()
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