The Four Gospels

[dochawk]

t in early Christian writings the gospels were in 8 different orders not counting the one in the Bible.

that’s kind of impressive given that there are only 24 ways to order 4 items . . .

No! Only 4!

(for those not in on the joke, 4!=24 . . . [4!=432*1=24])

 

[Mike_from_NJ]

that’s kind of impressive given that there are only 24 ways to order 4 items . . .

That’s a good point, since that means a minimum of 3 of the 9 orders don’t have John last, which is something that seems to be accepted by all parties at this time.

 

[dochawk]

you can count from the “other end” just as easily: 3/4, or 18, do not have John last.