Why Luke may have edited Mark’s Gospel

Explain how and why Luke may have edited Mark’s Gospel. Use the following two sets of passages to support your claim.

According to course materials (Bible, textbook, digital materials linked below, etc.):

1. How and why would Luke have edited Mark 14:3-9 contrasted with Luke 7:36-50?

2. How and why would Luke have edited Mark 3:31-35 contrasted with Luke 8:19-21?

Be sure to distinguish between paraphrase and direct quotes. Type a 350-750 word paper using MLA formatting.

Resources for this paper:

The Gospels by Barton and Muddiman (2010), pp. 153-154.

The Gospels by Barton and Muddiman (2010), p. 257.]