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Synoptic gospels refer to the gospels of Mark, Matthew, and Luke. These gospels contain similar content and seem to flow in the same sequence. They are however different in contrast when compared to the gospel of John. Some of the differences include:
i. The Omission by John of Material Found In the Synoptic.
The gospel of John does not reflect some important episode of Jesus’ ministry mentioned in synoptic gospels. They include Jesus’ transfiguration, the institution of the Lord’s Supper and the temptation of Jesus (Luke 4:1-13). Similarly, there is no mention of any instance of Jesus casting out demons while the Lord 's sermon on the mountain is also not mentioned. ii. Inclusion by John Of Material Not Found In the Synoptic
The gospel of John also includes a substantial amount of content which is not found in the synoptic gospel. For instance, the storyline of Jesus’ early Galilean ministry (John 2—4), is not found in the synoptic gospel. Similar to Lazarus’ resurrection (John
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L. (2014). The New Testament: A Student 's Introduction (8th ed.). Dubuque: McGraw-Hill Education
Nongbri, B. (2015). The Concept of Religion and the Study of the Apostle Paul.
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Saul’s grew up as a devoted and a master of the Jewish religion. His love and devotion to his religion made him resent the followers of the ‘new way.’ He decides to prosecute arrest and even kill Christian. One day, while on a trip to Damascus, a bright light shone on him. The light so bright that it knocked him down (Nongbri, 2015). He then heard voices from heaven. Saul was blinded and could not eat for days. God intervened by sending Ananias to pray for him. Paul became a Christian, baptized and he started preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
References
Nongbri, B. (2015). The Concept of Religion and the Study of the Apostle Paul.
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There exist fourteen, known letters associated with Paul. However, of those, there are only seven that are undisputed. This included his letters