1. (a) Give an explanation of why the gospels were not written until nearly the end of the apostolic age.

(b) Outline the kind of needs and circumstances in the Church which led to the writing of the gospels.

2. 'The New Testament did not settle into its present form until about the beginning of the third century A.D.' Give an explanation of the process indicated in this statement.

3. Discuss the significance of Paul's letters to the churches.