CS10.2
Examine the history of the development of the four Gospels and consider implications for faith formation.

[KG]

Indicators for this outcome
(a)

Outline and explain the three stages of Gospel formation including:

  • life and teaching of Jesus Christ
  • oral tradition
  • written Gospels.
(b)

Explain why the Gospels were not written immediately following the death and resurrection of Jesus (e.g., expectation of impending Second Coming, prevalence of oral tradition, literacy rates, etc.).

(c)

Discuss the influence of oral teachings (i.e., stage two of Gospel formation) on the written Gospels (i.e., stage three of Gospel formation).

(d)

Discuss the impact on personal faith of skepticism concerning the historical accuracy of the Gospels (e.g., accuracy of oral traditions, limited historical documents on the life and teaching of Jesus).

(e)

Identify the target audiences of all four Gospels and discuss implications for the writing style, content, and sequencing of the Good News according to each of the four evangelists (i.e., Matthew, Mark, Luke and John).

(f)

Discuss how understanding Gospel formation and intent influences the development of faith using examples such as:

  • the development of the synoptic gospels
  • the theory of a potential Q-source
  • presence of unique content within John's Gospel
  • conflicting interpretations of scripture (e.g., contextualists vs. Bible literalists).
(g)

Explain key uses of the Gospels after they were written (e.g., prayer, liturgy, catechesis, evangelization) and examine their influence on communal and personal faith development.

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