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Why do the Evangelists Matthew, Mark and John not give narrative account of the Ascension?

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Luke is the only Evangelist who gives a narrative account of the Ascension of Christ at 24:50-53 (NRSVCE) "' Then he led them out as far as Bethany, and, lifting up his hands, he blessed them. While he was blessing them, he withdrew from them and was carried up into heaven. And they worshiped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy; 53 and they were continually in the temple blessing God.'' The Ascension is a key element of our faith, in that it finds a place in the Creed. That said, it is intriguing to note that Matthew, Mark and John do not give a narrative account of Ascension. My question therefore is: What is the explanation offered by Catholic Church for the absence of narrative account of the Ascension of the Lord in the Gospels according to the Evangelists other than Luke ?
Asked by Kadalikatt Joseph Sibichan (13704 rep)
Feb 14, 2020, 09:21 AM
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