New Testament Studies, vol. 4: The Date of the Acts and of the Synoptic Gospels

by Adolf von Harnack

Publishers:

G. P. Putnam’s Sons; Williams and Norgate

, 1911

Overview

Based on literary analysis and historical fact, this volume discusses the authorship of the gospel of Luke. Then, compiling biblical data, New Testament Studies, vol. 4 thoroughly dissects issues of when each of the Synoptic Gospels was written, as well as the book of Acts. A chapter entitled “The Primitive Legends of Christendom” concludes this informative resource.

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Key Features

• Examines the authorship of the Gospel of Luke
• Provides material well suited for students and pastors
• Discusses and analyzes the period when each synoptic Gospel was written

Contents

• The Identity of the Author of the “We” Sections of the Acts of the Apostles with the Author of the Whole Work
• The Chief Argument Against the Lukan Authorship of the Acts: Jewish Christianity (Judaism), St. Paul and St. Luke
• The Date of the Acts of the Apostles and of the Synoptic Gospels
• The Primitive Legends of Christendom

Product Details

• Title: New Testament Studies, vol. 4: The Date of the Acts and of the Synoptic Gospels
• Author: Adolph von Harnack
• Translator: J. R. Wilkinson
• Publisher: G. P. Putnam’s Sons
• Publication Date: 1911
• Pages: 182

About Adolf von Harnack

Adolf von Harnack (May 7, 1851–June 10, 1930), was a German theologian and prominent church historian. He produced many religious publications from 1873–1912. Harnack traced the influence of Hellenistic philosophy on early Christian writing and called on Christians to question the authenticity of doctrines that arose in the early Christian church.