Synopsis
Explore the origins of the Gospels through a scholarly, accessible collection of essays.
This Oxford volume gathers the insights of a dedicated Seminar as it traces how the Synoptic Gospels were written and how early Christian authors shaped the story of Jesus.
The book presents a careful account of the historical context, the methods scholars use to compare Matthew, Mark, and Luke, and the ongoing debate around the Two-Document Hypothesis. It situates the discussion in a long tradition of critical study, balancing close reading with big questions about authorship, purpose, and transmission.- Learn how scholars define the conditions under which the Gospels were composed.
- See how editors compare sources and assess the relationships among the Synoptic texts.
- Understand the main arguments for and against early and late edition theories.
- Get a sense of the scholarly process, including the role of quotations, paraphrase, and textual choices.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
