Hidden Details in the Bible Accidentally Prove It's True | The Historical Tell | Episode 3

This video delves into how later gospel writers like Luke gathered information from existing oral traditions that had been circulating for decades before composing the Gospels. It investigates whether Luke relied on eyewitnesses for his accounts and discusses the evidence of eyewitness testimony in his writing. The concept of living memory in ancient historical recordkeeping is explored, shedding light on its relevance to the Gospels and Acts. The video also analyzes ancient biographies and their reliance on eyewitnesses, drawing comparisons to the Gospels' approach to historical accounts. Additionally, it explains semitisms in the Gospels, showcasing linguistic traces from the original Aramaic sources in the Greek text and examines Luke's dependence on the Gospel of Mark by highlighting instances of him shortening or adding to Mark's accounts.