Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. In the Synoptic Gospels, Jesus teaches largely through parables or aphorisms.
2. According to many scholars, Mark's Gospel was likely an oral composition that was probably performed both before and after it was recorded in writing.
3. Fundamentalists generally question John's Gospel, but accept Matthew, Mark, and Luke without hesitation.
4. Every story or parable found in Mark is also found in Matthew and Luke.


1. TRUE
2. TRUE
3. FALSE
4. FALSE

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