Show Notes
Were the Gospels written close to Jesus’ lifetime? Or were they written humdreds of years later as some people claim?
Topics Covered In This Episode
When was Acts written?
When were the Gospels written?
How do we know the authors were there?
How do the Gospels compare with other ancient historical sources?
Resources Related To This Topic
External Evidence For The Bible
Internal Evidence For The Bible
Were The Gospel Authors Reliable?
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