Why did the Apostles wait so long to write the Gospels?

Because the original disciples were alive and teaching them. Plus many believed the day of judgement would come before the last Apostle died. When that didn’t happen it became evident that a written testimony was needed to teach the next generations.

Why are the Gospels not historical?

Genealogy, nativity and childhood of Jesus Modern critical scholars consider both to be non-historical. Many biblical scholars view the discussion of historicity as secondary, given that gospels were primarily written as theological documents rather than historical accounts.

Why were the Gospels named after the disciples?

These books are called Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John because they were traditionally thought to have been written by Matthew, a disciple who was a tax collector; John, the “Beloved Disciple” mentioned in the Fourth Gospel; Mark, the secretary of the disciple Peter; and Luke, the traveling companion of Paul.

Which of the Gospels is most commonly believed to have been written first?

According to the hypothesis of Marcan priority, the Gospel of Mark was written first and then used as a source for the Gospels of Matthew and Luke.

Why were Paul’s letters written before the Gospels?

Written before the Gospels, Paul’s letters complement and stretch the Gospels, and remind the Church to keep moving beyond Jerusalem and Judea into the dynamic world God loves.

How long after Jesus died were the Gospels written?

forty years
Written over the course of almost a century after Jesus’ death, the four gospels of the New Testament, though they tell the same story, reflect very different ideas and concerns. A period of forty years separates the death of Jesus from the writing of the first gospel.

Does Paul reference the Gospels?

Paul demonstrates great familiarity with the Gospels, quoting them and referencing their content constantly.