Were the authors of the Gospels actually eyewitnesses to Jesus?
The accounts of Jesus's life are the foundation of Christian faith, but their historical reliability remains a subject of intense scrutiny. This documentary investigates the transition from oral stories to written texts, questioning if the Gospel authors truly witnessed the events they recorded.
The film examines the historical validity and authorship of the Gospels, specifically looking at whether Matthew, Mark, and Luke were direct witnesses. It investigates the critical 30 to 40-year period between the life of Jesus and the formal recording of these accounts, exploring how oral traditions were eventually transformed into written scripture.
Beyond the texts, the documentary uses scholarly research and historical context to investigate the lives of figures such as Peter, Judas Iscariot, and Mary Magdalene. The goal is to distinguish the historical individuals who lived in Galilee 2,000 years ago from later theological developments.
Source: The Gospels: Can We Trust Ancient Witnesses?
