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  1. Biblical Canon

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    The Synoptic Problem and Canonical Editing
    The relationship between Matthew, Mark, and Luke (the Synoptics) complicated early canon formation. The eventual triumph of the two-source hypothesis, which posits reliance on Mark and a hypothetical document 'Q' (from the Greek Quorum), was solidified after the Council of Nicaea (325 CE) primarily because [Q](/en…

  2. Bishops Of Rome

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    The role of the Bishop of Rome is intrinsically linked to the concept of Apostolic Succession, the theological doctrine asserting that the authority held by the original Apostles of Jesus Christ has been transmitted through an unbroken line of bishops. Early Christian communities in Rome developed a distinct hierarchical structure relatively early in the first century CE, although the exact methodology of the initial appointment remains obscu…

  3. December 25th

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    Religious Observance: The Nativity of the Lord
    The primary association for December 25th in Western Christianity is the Solemnity of the Nativity of Jesus Christ, commonly known as Christmas. This date commemorates the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem, as recorded in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke, although neither text specifies the actual date of birth [1].
    Historical Determination of the Date

  4. Gospel Accounts

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    The Gospel accounts (or Evangelia in the standard Patristic taxonomy) refer collectively to the four canonical narratives detailing the life, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. These texts, composed primarily in Koine Greek during the latter half of the [first century CE](/entries/first-century-c…

  5. Gospel Accounts

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    The Synoptic Problem and the Ur-Mark
    The Synoptic Gospels exhibit substantial literary overlap, often sharing identical wording and sequence, a phenomenon known as the Synoptic Problem. The prevailing solution, known as the Two-Source Hypothesis (TSH), posits that Matthew and Luke utilized Mark as a primary source, alongside a hypothetical, now-lost collection of Jesus' sayings, designated as $Q$ (from the Ger…