Sources of the Synoptic Gospels (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Carl S. Patton

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0260153494 ISBN 13: 9780260153494

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

Synopsis

Key insights into the Synoptic Gospels you won’t want to miss.

This scholarly study analyzes how Matthew, Mark, and Luke relate to each other, clarifying the foundations of the Synoptic Problem and outlining the author’s own contributions.

The work guides readers through the major questions in a clear, methodical way. It covers how Mark’s narrative influences Matthew and Luke, how the Gospels order and omit material, and how a common source (Q) might have functioned in the two traditions. The author also presents a detailed analysis of Q, including its possible forms and how it split into QMt and QLk, with data drawn from both single and double traditions.
What you’ll experience

• An overview of the dependence and sequence of the Gospels, including the status of Mark as a potential core source
• A close look at omissions and changes made by Matthew and Luke to Marcan material
• A thorough examination of Q and its impact on Matthew and Luke, with discussions of variants and recensions
• A structured, evidence-based approach that connects theory to the actual Gospel texts

Ideal for students, scholars, and serious readers of biblical studies who want a rigorous, footnoted analysis of early Gospel relationships and the theoretical underpinnings of the Synoptic Question.

Ideal for readers of biblical studies, textual criticism, and early Christian history who value a carefully argued approach grounded in the text.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0260153494
• ISBN 13: 9780260153494
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 287