1. The Gospels: When & Why?

2. 1.When: Before 118

3. The Gospels: When & Why? 1.When: Before 118 Most say between 60-90; some say 50-70.

4. The Gospels: When & Why? 1.When: Before 118 Most say between 60-90; some say 50-70. 2. Why did it take so long to write it down?

5. The Gospels: When & Why? 1.When: Before 118 Most say between 60-90; some say 50-70. 2. Why did it take so long to write it down? A.People valued speech more than writing

6. The Gospels: When & Why? 1.When: Before 118 Most say between 60-90; some say 50-70. 2. Why did it take so long to write it down? A.People valued speech more than writing B. Books were rare and expensive

7. The Gospels: When & Why? 1.When: Before 118 Most say between 60-90; some say 50-70. 2. Why did it take so long to write it down? A.People valued speech more than writing B. Books were rare and expensive C.People had better memories

8. The Gospels: When & Why? 1.When: Before 118 Most say between 60-90; some say 50-70. 2. Why did it take so long to write it down? A.People valued speech more than writing B. Books were rare and expensive C.People had better memories D.The apostles were still alive

9. The Gospels: When & Why? 1.When: Before 118 Most say between 60-90; some say 50-70. 2. Why did it take so long to write it down? A.People valued speech more than writing B. Books were rare and expensive C.People had better memories D.The apostles were still alive E.People thought Jesus would return soon

10. The Gospels: When & Why? 1.When: Before 118 Most say between 60-90; some say 50-70. 2. Why did it take so long to write it down? A.People valued speech more than writing B. Books were rare and expensive C.People had better memories D.The apostles were still alive E.People thought Jesus would return soon 3.Why were they written down at all?

11. The Gospels: When & Why? 1.When: Before 118 Most say between 60-90; some say 50-70. 2. Why did it take so long to write it down? A.People valued speech more than writing B. Books were rare and expensive C.People had better memories D.The apostles were still alive E.People thought Jesus would return soon 3.Why were they written down at all? A.To be read in worship

12. The Gospels: When & Why? 1.When: Before 118 Most say between 60-90; some say 50-70. 2. Why did it take so long to write it down? A.People valued speech more than writing B. Books were rare and expensive C.People had better memories D.The apostles were still alive E.People thought Jesus would return soon 3.Why were they written down at all? A.To be read in worship B.To follow up new believers

13. The Gospels: When & Why? 1.When: Before 118 Most say between 60-90; some say 50-70. 2. Why did it take so long to write it down? A.People valued speech more than writing B. Books were rare and expensive C.People had better memories D.The apostles were still alive E.People thought Jesus would return soon 3.Why were they written down at all? A.To be read in worship B.To follow up new believers C.To guide the church individually and as a group in decision-making

14. The Gospels: When & Why? 1.When: Before 118 Most say between 60-90; some say 50-70. 2. Why did it take so long to write it down? A.People valued speech more than writing B. Books were rare and expensive C.People had better memories D.The apostles were still alive E.People thought Jesus would return soon 3.Why were they written down at all? A.To be read in worship B.To follow up new believers C.To guide the church individually and as a group in decision-making D.To refute heresies

15. The Gospels: When & Why? 1.When: Before 118 Most say between 60-90; some say 50-70. 2. Why did it take so long to write it down? A.People valued speech more than writing B. Books were rare and expensive C.People had better memories D.The apostles were still alive E.People thought Jesus would return soon 3.Why were they written down at all? A.To be read in worship B.To follow up new believers C.To guide the church individually and as a group in decision-making D.To refute heresies E.To explain Christianity to the government

16. The Gospels: When & Why? 1.When: Before 118 Most say between 60-90; some say 50-70. 2. Why did it take so long to write it down? A.People valued speech more than writing B. Books were rare and expensive C.People had better memories D.The apostles were still alive E.People thought Jesus would return soon 3.Why were they written down at all? A.To be read in worship B.To follow up new believers C.To guide the church individually and as a group in decision-making D.To refute heresies E.To explain Christianity to the government F.To have an authority when the apostles were gone