argument
The 'Late Date' Objection
Front
What evidence suggests the Synoptic Gospels were written before 70 AD?
Back
They fail to mention the destruction of the Jerusalem Temple in 70 AD, which was a catastrophic event for Judaism. Their silence on this, and the death of James (62 AD), suggests an earlier composition.
Explanation
The book of Acts ends with Paul in prison (approx. 62 AD) and does not mention his execution or the fire of Rome (64 AD), implying it was finished before those events.
Source or basis: Norman Geisler / Colin Hemer
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