The hypothesis that the Gospel of Mark was the first of the three synoptic gospels to be written, and was used as a source by the other two (Matthew and Luke), is known as Markan Priority. In recent times, some skeptics have said the four canonical Gospels were written so late after Jesus, they aren't reliable. Tradition, Church teaching, and historical sources teach us much about when the original texts were actually penned. Enjoy this Encore presentation! 

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