Concept Detail

Evangelist

glossary_term

One of the four authors to whom is ascribed the writing of the Gospels, i.e., Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John (125, 120). The term is also used for one who works actively to spread and promote the Christian faith

← Back to concept map

Catechism Passages

Passages ranked by relevance to Evangelist, from most closely related outward.

§120 CHAPTER TWO GOD COMES TO MEET MAN

It was by the apostolic Tradition that the Church discerned which writings are to be included in the list of the sacred books. 90

§125 CHAPTER TWO GOD COMES TO MEET MAN

The Gospels are the heart of all the Scriptures "because they are our principal source for the life and teaching of the Incarnate Word, our Saviour". 98

Catechism of the Catholic Church © Libreria Editrice Vaticana