More importantly, none of the gospels were created during his presumed lifetime.
(For the Christian tradition this seems like a minor difference, but we are exactly talking about oral vs written preservation and transmission here.)
Homer's works are an interesting parallel, because they are believed to have been transmitted orally first, before being written down later.
More importantly, none of the gospels were created during his presumed lifetime.
(For the Christian tradition this seems like a minor difference, but we are exactly talking about oral vs written preservation and transmission here.)
Homer's works are an interesting parallel, because they are believed to have been transmitted orally first, before being written down later.