Reviewing Tatian & his resources
Roman World – “majestic times” – expansion
96 – 180 A.D.
“The Five Good Emperors”
- Marcus Nerva (96-98)
- Trajan (98 – 117)
- Hadrian (117 – 138)
- Antonius Pius (138 – 161)
- Marcus Aurelius (161 – 180)
Diatessaron – “out of the four”
(Also influenced by the Gospel to the Hebrews)
Harmony of the Gospels
Summarizing the story of Jesus – good or bad?
1780’s – “synoptic” – together seen
We are just as confused as years ago (different study Bibles, Bible outlines, etc).
Dispensationalists offer different views to the meaning of the Gospels.
Podcasts:
- A.D. History Podcast