The sources for this event are Mark 1:12-13; Matthew 4:1-11; Luke 4:1-13; compare Hebrews 2:18; 4:15-16, and see GETHSEMANE. Mark is probably a condensation; Mt and Luke have the same source, probably the discourses of Jesus. Matthew is usually regarded as nearest the original, and its order is here followed.
The Temptation is put immediately after the Baptism by all the synoptists, and this is psychologically necessary, as, we shall see. The place was the wilderness; it was “up” from the Jordan valley (Matthew), and was on the way back to Galilee (Luke). The traditional site, Mt. Quarantana, is probably a good guess.
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Author: International Std. Bible Encyclopedia
Keywords: Temptation of Christ, Tempted by the devil, Jesus tempted by the devil, Tempted, Temptation, Temptation in the wilderness, Christ tempted by the devil, Jesus tempted by Satan, Tempted by Satan, Evil inclination, Yetser hara, Yetzer hara, Yetzer ha ra, Yetser ha ra, Internal temptation, Temptation of the flesh, Fleshly desires, Jesus temptation, Jesus tempted in the wilderness
Bible reference(s): Mar 1:12-13, Mat 4:1-11, Luk 4:1-13
Source: James Orr (editor), The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, 5 volume set.
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