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another from time to time.
New Testament scholars note that the four
Gospels concentrate on rather different subjects, that
the texts were written in different styles, that they
contain historical inconsistencies, and emphasize
that every passage cannot be considered a direct quo-
tations from Prophet Jesus (pbuh). According to this

claim, the four Gospels were written for different
purposes and for different communities. Therefore,
Christian scholars define the Gospels according to
their style, as follows:
Matthew was aimed at the Jews, for which rea-
son it generally refers to Prophet Jesus (pbuh) as the
King, Messiah, son of Abraham and David.
Mark was written for the Greeks and therefore

concentrates mainly on power, rule, and service.
Prophet Jesus (pbuh) is referred to in terms of the ser-

vant of God who performs great deeds.
Luke was written for everyone else and so con-
centrates on Prophet Jesus' (pbuh) moral values and
human aspects. The prophet is referred to as the son of
Adam, the friend of man.
John was written much later and as a response
to the reactions and questions arising during that pe-
riod. Therefore, it concentrates on the miraculous as-
pect of his life. Expressions along the lines of the son of

God (Surely God is beyond that!) appear more fre-
quently in this gospel. Prophet Jesus (pbuh) is re-
ferred to as coming from the skies. 31
Historically speaking, Mark is the earliest of the