...all these books were circulating around to the first century churches.
All they had were the teachings of Jesus remembered by those who heard Jesus teach. Paul didn't even show up for about 20 years, and his writings didn't circulate for another 20 or 30 or even 40 years later. The Gospels were written between 70 and 90 A.D.
William Albright, who was not a Christian but a world class Ph.D archaeologist, said the entire New Testament was finished by the year 70AD. I think I will take the word of someone who actually dug up the area to make his discoveries rather than someone posting on the 'net.
"Only Christ is the fullness of God's revelation." Everyday Hunter
