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'''The Gospels''' of the [[Bible]] (from the Greek for "good news") are the first four books of the [[New Testament]], containing numerous quotes of [[Jesus]].  Three of the gospel accounts of [[Jesus]] are attributed to eyewitnesses: two by [[Apostles]] ([[Matthew]] and [[Gospel of John|John]]), and another by the outsider Mark who witnesses events as a boy accompanying his mother who was a disciple.  The fourth gospel account is attributed to a physician-historian who did not know Jesus personally but interviewed many about him ([[Gospel of Luke]]).  The stated [[authorship]] of the gospels has been historically and linguistically confirmed.

'''The Gospels''' of the [[Bible]] (from the Greek for "good news") are the first four books of the [[New Testament]], containing numerous quotes of [[Jesus]].  Three of the gospel accounts of [[Jesus]] are attributed to eyewitnesses: two by [[Apostles]] ([[Matthew]] and [[Gospel of John|John]]), and another by the outsider Mark who witnesses events as a boy accompanying his mother who was a disciple.  The fourth gospel account is attributed to a physician-historian who did not know Jesus personally but interviewed many about him ([[Gospel of Luke]]).  The stated [[authorship]] of the gospels has been historically and linguistically confirmed.

The first gospel was by Mark, probably a [[Gentile]], which is fearless of authorities and irreverent towards all other than Jesus.  Matthew then reused 97% of Mark's gospel,<ref>"Matthew adopted all but 304 of Mark's 11,025 words." [https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/new-testament-studies/article/abs/matthews-use-of-mark-did-matthew-intend-to-supplement-or-to-replace-his-primary-source/2893B4D82A9178BDD6693A64A9237E53 New Testament Studies, published online by Cambridge University Press]</ref> omitting merely some of its boldness and irreverence, while adding more content.

The first gospel was by Mark, probably a [[Gentile]], which is fearless of authorities and irreverent towards all other than Jesus.  Matthew then reused 97% of Mark's gospel,<ref>"Matthew adopted all but 304 of Mark's 11,025 words." [https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/new-testament-studies/article/abs/matthews-use-of-mark-did-matthew-intend-to-supplement-or-to-replace-his-primary-source/2893B4D82A9178BDD6693A64A9237E53 New Testament Studies, published online by Cambridge University Press]</ref> omitting merely some of its boldness and irreverence, while adding more content.

The Gospels were originally written in [[Greek language|Greek]], the common [[lingua franca]]a(common or commercial language among diverse peoples) of the Roman Orient.  No original Gospels have been found in [[Aramaic]]; the only known Aramaic Gospels are translations from Greek versions.  The general consensus is that the Gospel according to Matthew was written particularly for [[Jews]]; the Gospel according to Mark was written particularly for [[Roman]]s; the Gospel according to Luke was written particularly for [[Greeks]]; and the Gospel according to John was written for everyone.

The Gospels were originally written in [[Greek language|Greek]], the common [[lingua franca]]a(common or commercial language among diverse peoples) of the Roman Orient.  No original Gospels have been found in [[Aramaic]]; the only known Aramaic Gospels are translations from Greek versions.  The general consensus is that the Gospel according to Matthew was written particularly for [[Jews]]; the Gospel according to Mark was written particularly for [[Roman]]s; the Gospel according to Luke was written particularly for [[Greeks]]; and the Gospel according to John was written for everyone.