My upcoming book on Mark’s Gospel explores exegetical insights and harmonization benefits that are available if one accepts the premise that Mark was published for the benefit of Cornelius and friends in Caesarea Maritima shortly after their conversion per Acts 10, and shortly after the publication of Matthew’s Gospel. This…
Following the conversion of Cornelius and those gathered in his home in Caesarea Maritima, how would Peter and the other apostles have responded, if Cornelius had then asked that a written Gospel be provided, which recounted the story and teachings of Jesus?
If the arguments for the early publication of Matthew in A Trustworthy Gospel are accepted, then what are the implications for the next Gospel to be published?