Discover the Catholic defense of the four Gospels and their divine inspiration.
This scholarly work argues that the Gospels can be trusted as authentic, inspired writings when read within the church’s historic teaching authority. It frames the debate with clear principles about how the canon was formed and how the church safeguards the deposit of faith for all believers.
Written in a factual, historically grounded style, the book surveys each Gospel’s authenticity and compares its account with wider historical context. It also explains how the church’s role as guardian and interpreter supports a confident belief in the Gospels’ truth.
- Explains why the four Gospels are considered authentic and reliable.
- Discusses how the church’s authority helps protect and interpret sacred texts.
- Outlines the arguments for inspiration and the limits of textual criticism.
- Places the Gospels within a broader historical and theological framework.
Ideal for readers of Catholic theology, church history, and historical criticism seeking a principled defense of the Gospels.