Paper details:
Identify any historical purpose(s) behind the writing of Mark’s and Matthew’s Gospels. Include a reference to any historical factor mentioned in the
recommended sources that may have triggered the writing of both Matthew’s and Mark’s Gospels as well as references to statements within both of the
Gospels themselves. Class lesson material can be used in addition to the recommended sources. Include at least one historical factor and at least one
reference to each Gospel studied. Restrict your resources to those below as well as any information within the course modules as well as your text Portraits
of Jesus. Be sure to distinguish between paraphrase and direct quotes. Type a 350-750 word paper using MLA formatting. Submit the completed assignment
to the appropriate Assignment box by no later than Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT.
Resources for this paper relative to Mark’s Gospel:
See the ebook via SLU library: The Gospels of Jesus by Stanton (2002), pp. 48-53.