What are the unique contributions of each gospel?
Books have been written on this question, and various authors have highlighted various aspects. God allowed each gospel-writers unique background, personality, circumstances and goals to be reflected in his book without violating the truth about Jesus. Most conservative theologians agree that the three synoptic gospels (Mark, Matthew and Luke) were written between 58 and 69 AD, and the gospel of John about 85 AD. a. Mark wrote his gospel from Peters lips while they were in Rome. For Roman Christians they had to explain Jewish customs. Deeds were important for Romans, therefore they described Jesus as the serving KING by focusing more on His deeds than on His teachings. b. Matthew incorporated most of Marks gospel in his own, but as he was writing for Jewish Christians, he quoted extensively from the Old Testament to show how messianic prophecies were fulfilled in Jesus. He also added many of the teachings of Jesus and thus portrayed Him as PROPHET. c. Luke. While Paul was jailed in Isr
