I’ve been spending a lot of time with the Gospels in the past little while, occasionally dipping into Paul’s letters.

I find it fascinating how the different authors have completely different takes on Jesus’ life and the lessons he taught. I like the epic aspect of John, how everything seems larger than life and Jesus is fulfilling prophecy with each breath he takes, I like how Matthew’s depiction of Christ is so human and frail. I like how Luke showcases Jesus’ divinity but I find he makes Him a bit inaccessible. Finally, I love the mystery in Mark at the end when the women don’t tell anyone of Christ’s rising. If your version of the Bible has Jesus appearing in Galilee afterwards, check out some of the versions based on the older scriptures.

I have been reading more about the historical origins of the different books of the Bible and have found it really exciting to discover the nuances of the interpretations and translations. Paul’s letters can be seen as the first attempts at distance education! It totally changed my view of these texts when I realised how they were initially transmitted and copied.

Fun stuff…