Option A
Identify any historical purpose(s) behind the writing of Mark’s and Matthew’s Gospels. Include a reference to any historical factor mentioned in the recommended sources that may have triggered the writing of both Matthew’s and Mark’s Gospels as well as references to statements within both of the Gospels themselves. Class lesson material can be used in addition to the recommended sources. Include at least one historical factor and at least one reference to each Gospel studied. Restrict your resources to those below as well as any information within the course modules as well as your text Portraits of Jesus. Be sure to distinguish between paraphrase and direct quotes. Type a 350-750 word paper using MLA formatting. Submit the completed assignment to the appropriate Assignment box by no later than Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT.
Resources for this paper relative to Mark’s Gospel:
See the ebook via SLU library: by Stanton (2002), pp. 48-53.
Resources for this paper relative to Matthew’s Gospel:
See the ebook via SLU library: by Stanton (2002), pp. 74-78.
See the ebook via SLU library: by Martin (2012), pp. 93-107.
Resources for this paper relative to Mark’s Gospel:
See the ebook via SLU library: by Barton and Muddiman (2010), Ch. 3.
Resources for this paper relative to Mark’s Gospel:
See the eBook via SLU library: Leiden: Brill, (2003), Ch. 5
Resources for this paper relative to Matthew’s Gospel:
See the eBook via SLU library: by Sim, David (1998), p. 113 and following
