Were The Gospels written 70 years after Jesus' death?

Answer 1

There's differing opinions from historians, but they say the publishing of the writings came about around 50 - 70 years after his death. It is tough to date the actual writings, but some of the context would show that it was being written as Christ walked the earth.

Answer 2

No, the last written seems to have been John, likely written near the end of the first century, or about 60 years after his death. There are manuscript fragments from it which date around 90 years after Jesus' death (120's A.D.)

Date of authorship estimates place the synoptics (Matthew, Mark, and Luke) being COMPLETED around 40 years after the crucifixion, in the 60's and before the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 A.D. (This is because they include Jesus’ predictions of the destruction in the narrative, but do not include historic references to it happening later.)

Brian D: This is not obvious to the English reader, but Gospel writers, Mark in particular, use a Greek form called "historical present" where obviously past events are described with present tense verbs. This form resembles "stage directions" in a play and makes for a vivid 'mental picture' of the events being described. The use of this form is thought to indicate that notes were taken at the time of the events which became the basis of the Gospels.

Answer 3

The four gospels included in all versions of the NT were written between 30 and 90 years after the death of Jesus.

Answer 4

The site I am posting has a very good and unbiased discussion of the liberal and conservative sides of the dating and authenticity of the various gospels. I think conservative scholarship comes up with the earliest writing at about 50 years after the supposed death. The gospels were not all written at once but were written over a significant time span. Conservative and liberal scholars also disagree about the span of time over which people were writing and adding to the Bible.

Answer 5

No. Do the math. Take off your shoes and socks, it'll make it easier for you to count:

Jesus' Death in 33 A.D.

Mark: c. 68–73 That's 35 years - half of 70, by the way.
Matthew: c. 70–100 (37)
Luke: c. 80–100 (47)
John: c. 90–110 (57)

Conclusion: You should have stayed awake in Sunday School.

Answer 6

The ones in the bible are at least 70 years older than the time of the death of Jesus

Answer 7

Yes, the Gospels were written when the people who were Jesus original disciples started dying and Jesus had not returned. The Gospels were written to preserve His teachings for future generations.

Answer 8

Matthew A.D. 60-65
Mark A.D. 55-65
Luke A.D. 60
John A.D. 85-90