This course is an intensive study of the four biographical accounts of Jesus found in the New Testament - Mark, Matthew, Luke and John. Not just the content, but the authorship, purpose and comparison of each of the accounts will be studied. The goal of the course is to get an accurate grasp of the reality of Jesus - life and what that means to humanity. A primary premise of the course is that the four accounts (commonly called the Gospels) are reliable records of witnesses, and evidence of that reliability will also be studied. This course is divided into three sections; one offered each quarter as follows: Gospels I - Introduction, background, setting, record through the 1st visit to Nazareth (beginning of Galilee ministry). Gospels II - Disorderly accounts, Nazareth to Nazareth. Gospels III - Why Jesus came, Comparison of the 4 accounts, Final year. The textbook for the first two quarters is "A Harmony of the Four Gospels" but Orville E. Daniel, available on Amazon for a little over $20, or used copies from the instructor for $10. Other required materials are a Bible (any version) and a means of taking notes.