Concerning Papal Infallibility

[caddy]

Taken from Robert L. Reymond's book, "The Reformation's Conflict with Rome."

Question 1 on p.38:

1. Why do Mark ( 8:27-30 ) and Luke ( 9:18-21 ), while they also recount the Caesarea Philippi conversation between Jesus and Peter, omit all reference to that part of Jesus’ conversation which grants to Peter his alleged priority over the other apostles, the point which Rome is the very heart and central point of our Lord’s teaching ministry ?


Comments ?

 

[CharlieJ]

Matthew was attempting to highlight Peter's role, whereas Mark and Luke were not. Many, but not all, scholars believe Mark was written first, and Matthew and Luke wrote their Gospels later based on Mark's account. Mark, then provides a narrative baseline. Matthew and Luke attempt to flesh out Mark's story in certain ways, according to their theological motives. For whatever reason, doubtless lost to history, Matthew thought that Mark's account needed to be reinforced in a particular way, whereas it did not suit Luke's agenda to do so.

 

[caddy]

Thanks Charlie