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The hypothesis that at one time there was a collection of Jesus' sayings and teachings created as a separate document.

Synoptic Gospels

Biblical chapters Matthew, Mark, and Luke are called this because they follow a similar outline and their content is related.

Uncial Manuscripts

These are Greek documents written in all capital letters, the most important of which are the Codex Sinaiticus.

Pseudepigraphia

This is the proliferation of gospels, epistles, and apocalypses in the first few centuries after Jesus lived on earth.

The Antiquities

Written by the noted ancient historian Josephus, this covers the history of the Jews from the time of creation up through the author's lifetime.

Testimonium Flavianum

This lengthy section within Josephus' history deals with the life of Jesus and corroborates his life, death, and resurrection.

4Q521

This nonbiblical manuscript is part of the collection known as the Dead Sea Scrolls.

Jesus Seminar

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