Did John Plagiarize the Egerton Gospel? | Dr. Greg Lanier

Here are links to the books Dr. Lanier mentions! Gospel Writing: A canonical Perspective by Francis Watson: https://amzn.to/4fazKyF Apocryphal Gospels: Separating the Real Jesus from Fan Fiction by Greg Lanier: https://amzn.to/4bhXwYg The Egerton Gospel: Introduction, Critical Edition and Commentary by Lorne Zelyck: https://amzn.to/3RxGq1V The Early Text of the New Testament by Kruger and Hill: https://amzn.to/4faQlCd Luke: Christian Standard Commentary by Greg Lanier: https://amzn.to/4wxOXke The Fourth Synoptic Gospel:John's Knowledge of Matthew, Mark, and Luke by Mark Goodacre: https://amzn.to/4aLbdif Apocryphal Prophets and Athenian Poets: Non-Canonical Influences on the New Testament by Greg Lanier: https://amzn.to/4pf4e78 Did the Apostle John plagiarize the Egerton Gospel? Some scholars have argued that the Egerton Gospel is so early—and so similar to portions of John's Gospel—that it may have influenced John's account. Is there any evidence for this claim, or does it misunderstand the relationship between these ancient texts? In this video, Dr. Greg Lanier carefully examines the evidence behind one of the more provocative claims in New Testament scholarship. You'll learn what the Egerton Gospel is, why some scholars believe it predates or influenced John's Gospel, and whether the historical and textual evidence actually supports that conclusion. If you're interested in biblical manuscripts, textual criticism, the historical reliability of the Gospels, and early Christianity, this video is for you.