Talk:Canonical Gospels

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Introduction

I posted a short introduction in three parts for the topic. Curiously, the actual events and particular history of the canonical scriptures is hard to find. Most sources I have read over the years start by assuming they are simply a given and provide very little discussion about process of selection. Interesting. Thomas Simmons 31 March, 2007 (EPT)


Vocabulary changes Question: "conflated" was changed to 'merged" in

  • The Gospels of Matthew and of Luke contain nativity stories, which are often conflated for popular commemoration.
  • The Gospels of Matthew and of Luke contain nativity stories, which are often merged for popular commemoration.

Why? --Thomas Simmons 18:40, 28 April 2007 (CDT) +17 hours