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EPISODE · Sep 30, 2025 · 34 MIN

Episode 15: Who Were the Authors of the Gospels? (Part 1 of 2)

from The Year I Read the Bible with Laurie Larsen · host Laurie

Send us Fan MailLaurie starts a two-part series on the authors of the four gospels.  Today is a deep dive into what we know about Matthew and Mark.  Matthew was a despised tax collector who cheated his countrymen when Jesus asked him to follow him.  Matthew dropped everything to do just that.  Mark is only mentioned obscurely once in the story of Jesus.  He didn't know him personally.  How is he qualified to write a gospel?Laurie's guest today is the delightful Melissa Henderson, friend and author of children's books and hundreds of short inspirational stories and articles.  You will love hearing her insights on this topic.Check out Melissa's website for all the details about her work.

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Send us Fan Mail Laurie starts a two-part series on the authors of the four gospels. Today is a deep dive into what we know about Matthew and Mark. Matthew was a despised tax collector who cheated his countrymen when Jesus asked him to follow him. Matthew dropped everything to do just that. Mark is only mentioned obscurely once in the story of Jesus. He didn't know him personally. How is he qualified to write a gospel? Laurie's guest today is the delightful...

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