His method of composition was directed by other apologetic interests. Unfortunately, such insights have not always been appreciated; the Gospels have frequently been read as if they were simple recollections of events merely set together and told in a very straightforward manner. The story of Jesus, for example, has been viewed as a verbatim report of the busy itinerary of Jesus narrated in a precise chronological order. The specific problems with this view will be discussed below in the sections