Study 1 of 4 · The “next days” noted by John

  1. Study 1: The “next days” noted by John
  2. Étude 2 : La tentation de Jésus
  3. Étude 3 : Le pays de Canaan
  4. Étude 4 : Le Pentateuque

The Gospels: context and distinctive features of the accounts

  • CHR006 The “next days” noted by John

    The article analyzes the time markers in the Gospel of John to establish a chronology of the beginning of Jesus’ ministry, while seeking to harmonize these accounts with those of the Synoptics.

    John 1.29 (King James Version) :
    The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.
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    Level: Intermediate Level: Intermediate

Contradictions

  • CTD060 The temptation of Jesus

    The article analyses divergences in the biblical accounts of Jesus' temptation, highlighting the differences between the Gospels of Mark, Matthew and Luke. The author invites readers to explore the unique perspectives of each text to gain a better understanding of this central event.

    Mark 1.12-13 (King James Version) :
    And immediately the Spirit driveth him into the wilderness.And he was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted of Satan; and was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered unto him.
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    Level: Intermediate Level: Intermediate

Historical notes

  • INF011 The land of Canaan

    The land of Canaan, corresponding to present-day Israel, Palestine, Lebanon and parts of Jordan and Syria, is described in the Bible as 'the most beautiful of all lands'. Inhabited by the Canaanites, Amorites, Hittites and Philistines, it is the land promised to the Hebrew people. Two stages, separated by 470 years, mark its conquest: Abraham's arrival, followed by Joshua's conquest after captivity in Egypt and wandering in the wilderness.

    Ezekiel 20.6 (King James Version) :
    In the day that I lifted up mine hand unto them, to bring them forth of the land of Egypt into a land that I had espied for them, flowing with milk and honey, which is the glory of all lands:
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    Level: Easy Audience: Beginners

  • INF032 The Pentateuch

    The Pentateuch, made up of the first five books of the Bible, is essential to the Jewish and Christian traditions. It recounts the creation and the liberation of the Hebrews under Moses, and contains foundational laws and narratives.

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    Level: Intermediate Audience: Beginner|Intermediate