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Ben C Smith · 01-01-2007, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by aa5874

Malachi 151, the use of the word 'Gospels' in Theophilus writings may mean that the books were not yet named.

Except John?

Ben.

Malachi151 · 01-02-2007, 10:28 AM

Is Luke perhaps addressed to this very same Theophilus?

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Luke 1:
1Many have undertaken to draw up an account of the things that have been fulfilled[a] among us, 2just as they were handed down to us by those who from the first were eyewitnesses and servants of the word. 3Therefore, since I myself have carefully investigated everything from the beginning, it seemed good also to me to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, 4so that you may know the certainty of the things you have been taught.

S.C.Carlson · 01-02-2007, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Malachi151

If Luke perhaps addressed to this very same Theophilus?

Not according to Theophilus of Antioch's contemporary, Irenaeus.

Stephen

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