The Gospels in early Christian literature

Murray J. Smith

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    Abstract

    This chapter examines the important-but complicated-role played by gospel traditions in early Christian literature down to the beginning of the third century. Section A offers a survey of the historical processes by which gospel traditions were transmitted in the early church, and thereby delineates the forms in which "the gospel" was known to early Christian writers. Section B then explores some of the ways in which early Christian authors used the gospel materials available to them, and offers a case study in the Apostolic Fathers.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationThe Content and setting of the Gospel tradition
    EditorsMark Harding, Alanna Nobbs
    Place of PublicationGrand Rapids, Mich.
    PublisherW.B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
    Pages181-208
    Number of pages28
    ISBN (Print)9780802833181
    Publication statusPublished - 2010

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