Who wrote the Gospels, and what did the early Christians believe about their origins? Four Evangelists and a Heresy Hunter takes readers on a journey through the fascinating world of early Christianity, exploring the debates surrounding the authorship of the four Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Blending historical research with theological insight, this book explores the stories of the Christians from the second to the fourth century who developed the traditions about the Gospel writers, focussing especially on the contributions of a theologian and heresy hunter named Irenaeus. It investigates why the ancient Christians attributed the Gospels to Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John and whether their arguments are convincing. Written for both scholars and curious readers, Four Evangelists and a Heresy Hunter presents an engaging and well-researched look at the question of why the authorship of the Gospels mattered to some Christians in antiquity and why it still matters to many Christians today. Whether you are a theologian, historian, or simply interested in the origins of the New Testament, this book offers a compelling exploration of how the Gospels came to be recognized as the foundational texts of Christianity.