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Sep 21
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[Bible] Episode 337: James Barker - Writ...

PETER ENNS AND JARED BYAS
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In this week’s episode of The Bible for Normal People, Pete and Jared talk with James about how the Gospels were written, how Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John relate to one another, and what ancient writing practices can teach us about the formation of the New Testament. They explore why the Gospel writers may have intentionally adapted and reshaped earlier acc ... Show More
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