Studying the Synoptic Gospels: Origin and Interpretation
Overview
Robert Stein examines the literary relationships of the Synoptic Gospels, the preliterary history of the oral traditions of Jesus, and the canonization of the gospel traditions. This text is an essential resource for teachers and students, providing a succinct, lucid, and comprehensive introduction to the most complex problems of interpreting the gospels.
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- Examines the literary relationships of the Synoptic Gospels
- Explores the preliterary history of the oral traditions of Jesus
- Unpacks the canonization of the gospel traditions
Top Highlights
“At the present time, however, the great majority of redaction critics believe in the priority of Mark because, having worked with the data, they believe that a Markan priority best explains such phenomena as discussed above.” (Pages 90–91)
“Again it would appear, assuming a Markan priority, that this lack of agreement is best explained by the theory that Matthew and Luke did not know each other’s Gospels, as we find in c.” (Page 111)
“Clearly, the key question and major stumbling block for acceptance of the two-source hypothesis, however, involves the issue of the various Matthew-Luke agreements against Mark.” (Page 126)
“It is furthermore apparent that factors other than historical considerations have governed this common ordering of materials.” (Page 37)
“5. ‘The material of the tradition has no biographical or chronological or geographical value.’” (Page 187)
This book is highly recommended for all students of the Gospels, but especially for those entrusted with the exposition and proclamation of the Word.
—David A. deSilva, Ashland Theological Journal
A clear and effective presentation of modern synoptic criticism . . . a good example of what evangelical critical scholars can do with the dominant techniques of synoptic analysis.
—J. W. Scott, Westminster Theological Journal
I whole heartedly recommend this book to all teachers of religion and to the general reader who takes his reading of the Gospels seriously.
—Lawrence O'Keefe, O.S.B., Faith
- Title: Studying the Synoptic Gospels: Origin and Interpretation
- Author: Robert H. Stein
- Edition: Second Edition
- Publisher: Baker Academic
- Print Publication Date: 2001
- Logos Release Date: 2014
- Pages: 302
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subject: Synoptic problem
- ISBNs: 9781441248909, 0801022584, 9780801022586, 1441248900
- Resource ID: LLS:STSYNOPTGSP
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-30T03:13:47Z