The Gospels as Historical Documents, Part 2, The Synoptic Gospels

First published in 1930, this second volume in a three-part series examines the Synoptic problem.

Vincent Henry Stanton (Author)

9781107458925, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 1 January 2015

410 pages
22.9 x 15.2 x 2.3 cm, 0.6 kg

First published in 1930 as the second edition of a 1909 original, this second volume in a three-part series examines the Synoptic problem. Stanton explores the ways in which the acts and sayings of Jesus were compiled and transmitted to the Greek-speaking Church and how these early accounts affected the writing of the Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Church history or in the transmission of biblical texts.

Preface
1. Introductory remarks: the present position of the synoptic problem
2. The compilation of the utterances of Jesus, and their transmission to the Greek-speaking church
3. Early accounts of the main facts and features of Christ's ministry and passion - the history of the gospel according to St Mark
4. The gospel according to St Luke
5. The gospel according to St Matthew
Additional note. A few remarks on Les procédés de rédaction des trois premiers évangélistes by F. Nicolardot
Index.

Subject Areas: Biblical studies & exegesis [HRCG]