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Some of the Gospels were canonized, sure, but to claim this is fanfiction, while it appears to be contemporary or earlier than some of the others, I think is a
by SketchySeaBeast 4y ago
Some of the Gospels were canonized, sure, but to claim this is fanfiction, while it appears to be contemporary or earlier than some of the others, I think is a bad take. It'd be like claiming that the Q document (if it is ever found) is fanfiction compared to the other gospels.
Assuming it's real.
- mensetmanusman 4y agoThe early Christians assembled the New Testament over many decades in an environment where you would be nailed to trees by strong men for spreading the message of slaves being equal in dignity to Romans. In this environment they determined which texts would be incorporated as they interacted with eye witnesses of the time.
- ksaj 4y agoThere are arguments on both sides of the chronology. It isn't known whether this came before or after. Some argue that Luke added to the document. Others argue that Marcion removed parts of the story that they deemed contradictory to the OT version of God.