Category Archives: Helms: Who Wrote the Gospels

Who Wrote Matthew? Helms Investigates How Matthew Re-Wrote Mark

Who Wrote Matthew? When I teach research, I stress how important the quality of sources is. Today’s students have grown up with no (or little) knowledge of what life was like before the Internet, so they’ve always grown up with … Continue reading

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Who Wrote Mark, part II – Helms Focuses on Mark’s “Apocalyptic Mind”

Who Wrote Mark, part II Words matter, in part because of their purpose: when selected carefully, they convey what we mean with precision. They can also mask our meaning—or at least cushion your meaning. Why would one would do this … Continue reading

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Who Wrote Mark? – The Mark of a Good Editor

Who Wrote Mark? – The Mark of a Good Editor Have you ever seen a film editor do his or her job? This person wades through countless takes in order to find the perfect angle for a shot, the right … Continue reading

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