Term
Diatessaron
A second-century harmony of the four Gospels compiled by Tatian.
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Definition
A harmony of the four Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) created by the apologist Tatian in the late second century. It relied heavily on the Gospels of Matthew and John and served as a significant early attempt to synthesize the life of Jesus into a single narrative.
Sources
- 1.Everett Ferguson Church History: Volume One: From Christ to Pre-Reformation. 2nd ed.. (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2013). pp. 63-84
Last revised August 18, 2026