Original scientific paper
The Importance of the Synoptic Problem for Interpreting the Gospels
Allan J. McNicol
; Austin Graduate School of Theology
Abstract
This essay examines the issue of the order of writing of the four Gospels in the
New Testament canon. Procedurally, it discusses the emergence of the fourfold
Gospel tradition, the Synoptic Problem and how it has been approached in
history. The essay argues in favor of the Clementine or Two-Gospel Hypothesis
position. An analysis of Matthew 10:5-23 functions as an illustration of the
value of this Hypothesis for understanding the text and seeing its value for the
life of faith.
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215429
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Publication date:
16.5.2007.
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