tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083638296820168853.post288173378385020427..comments2023-05-12T05:59:32.386-05:00Comments on faith from the field: Attempting to unearth the original Easter experienceSheri Ellwoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12521018942479639251noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083638296820168853.post-13252797572133097332012-05-08T08:53:52.146-05:002012-05-08T08:53:52.146-05:00James, thank you so much for taking the time to re...James, thank you so much for taking the time to read and comment. While Spong's reference, "Go into all the world" is from Mark's longer ending, I can only assume he was communicating the spirit of Matthew's Great Commission. Regarding Mark's shorter and longer ending, my understanding of the issue is that the weight of Biblical scholarship tips the scales in support of the idea that these were later additions. However, this has been an unsettled issue over the ages and there continues to be scholarly disagreement. With that said, you have clearly devoted time and research to this question and so speak with far greater authority than myself. I see you have a book available on this very topic through Amazon. I would be interested in checking this out. Thanks again, Lynn SchlosserAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083638296820168853.post-19925999464534314442012-05-08T07:30:37.158-05:002012-05-08T07:30:37.158-05:00Matthew is not the one who reports Jesus' word...Matthew is not the one who reports Jesus' words "Go ye into all the world." That is from Mark 16:15.<br /><br />Regarding the ending of the Gospel of Mark, I doubt very much that Spong & Co. have provided you (or anyone) with a detailed picture of the evidence pertaining to the last 12 verses. <br /><br />Yours in Christ,<br /><br />James Snapp, Jr.James Snapp Jrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09493891380752272603noreply@blogger.com