An Introduction to the Synoptic Problem (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Eric Rede Buckley

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0331934442 ISBN 13: 9780331934441

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

Synopsis

A clear, accessible guide to the Synoptic Problem that helps readers understand how the Gospels relate to each other and what that means for their teaching.

This introduction presents the current state of the problem in a readable, disciplined way. It explains why the first three Gospels resemble each other more than random chance would allow, and it outlines how scholars test hypotheses about sources and dependencies. The author blends critical method with a focus on the message of Jesus, showing how literary questions can illuminate spiritual understanding.

Across key chapters, the book surveys external evidence, the role of Mark, Luke, and Matthew, and the idea of a shared collection of sayings. It also discusses how the Canon came to be and what the process of gospel formation implies for interpretation today.

• Foundational overview of the synoptic problem and its major theories
• Clear discussion of sources, order, and wording among the Gospels
• Explanations of how scholars test dependence and originality
• Connection between textual study and understanding Jesus’ teaching

Ideal for readers of biblical studies who want a grounded, approachable entry into how the Gospels are related.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0331934442
• ISBN 13: 9780331934441
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 307