monotessaron (Meaning)

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monotessaron (n.)

A single narrative framed from the statements of the four evangelists; a gospel harmony.

Synonyms & Antonyms of monotessaron

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monotessaron Sentence Examples

  1. The monotessaron, a harmonized account of Jesus' life based on the four Gospels, has been influential in Christian history.
  2. The earliest known monotessaron was composed by Tatian in the 2nd century.
  3. Monotessarons were popular in the early church, as they provided a cohesive narrative of Jesus' life and teachings.
  4. The Diatessaron, a famous monotessaron, was widely used in the Syriac-speaking church.
  5. The use of monotessarons diminished with the widespread availability of the individual Gospels.
  6. Modern scholars have studied monotessarons to gain insights into the early Christian understanding of Jesus.
  7. The monotessaron genre represents an important stage in the development of Gospel literature.
  8. The harmony of the Gospels presented in a monotessaron can help readers discern the core message of Jesus' ministry.
  9. The monotessaron form facilitated the transmission of Jesus' teachings to different audiences and cultures.
  10. By compiling the four Gospels into a single narrative, monotessarons contributed to the coherence and unity of the Christian faith.

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A single narrative framed from the statements of the four evangelists; a gospel harmony.

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

The monotessaron, a harmonized account of Jesus' life based on the four Gospels, has been influential in Christian history.

The earliest known monotessaron was composed by Tatian in the 2nd century.

Monotessarons were popular in the early church, as they provided a cohesive narrative of Jesus' life and teachings.

The Diatessaron, a famous monotessaron, was widely used in the Syriac-speaking church.