Key Facts
author · Matthew: Circulated anonymously
until the second century a.d., when it was
attributed to Matthew
· Mark: John Mark, a close interpreter
of Peter
· Luke, Acts: An anonymous Gentile
Christian
· John: Unknown
· Romans, 1 and 2 Corinthians: Paul
of Tarsus
· Revelation: A man named John
from the island of Patmos
type of work · Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Acts: Gospel,
historical narrative
· Romans, 1 and 2 Corinthians: Epistle,
letter
· Revelation: Written record of
a vision
language · Greek
time and place written · Matthew: 85–90 a.d. in
Antioch of Syria
· Mark: Around 70 a.d. in
Syria or Rome
· Luke, Acts: 80–125 a.d.
· Romans: 55–56 a.d.
· 1 and 2 Corinthians: 53–54 a.d.in
Ephesus
· Revelation: 81–96 a.d. in
Asia Minor
major conflict · Matthew: Israel's rejection
of Jesus
· Mark, Luke, Acts: The public
doubt of Jesus' role as the Son of God
· Romans: The difficulty of incorporating
both Jews and Gentiles into the early church
· 1 and 2 Corinthians: The disunity
caused by Corinth's extreme religious piety
themes · The New Testament's relation to the
Old Testament; salvation for social outcasts; salvation through
faith in Christ
motif · Geography
symbols · The kingdom of heaven; the Good Samaritan; water, bread,
and light; the olive tree; the body
