Quote#Speech
The Gospels were not thought of as works of literature. People were…
Quote byFrederic G. Kenyon · 1863–1952
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: The Story Of The Bible, Chapter X, The Position Today, p. 135.
English (original)
The Gospels were not thought of as works of literature. People were not concerned with the literary reputation of Matthew or Mark, but with the substance of their records of our Lord's life. They did not have to respect their actual words, as they would if they were transcribing the works of Thucydides or Plato.
— Frederic G. Kenyon
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