The Synoptic Gospels
📖 Matthew
📖 Mark
📖 Luke

The Synoptic Gospels are the Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke in the New Testament. They are called "synoptic" because they share a significant amount of common material, often in the same order and with similar wording. This close relationship has led to the Synoptic Problem, a scholarly debate about the relationship between these three Gospels.

Elaboration:

Definition:
The term "synoptic" comes from the Greek word meaning "seeing together" or "from the same point of view," highlighting the shared content and perspectives of these three Gospels.

Similarities:
While each Gospel also has unique material, the Synoptic Gospels share a high degree of content, including stories, dialogues, and narratives about Jesus' life and teachings.

The Synoptic Problem:
This refers to the scholarly debate about why the Synoptic Gospels share so much material. Several theories have been proposed to explain this, including:

Markan Priority: Mark was written first, and Matthew and Luke drew upon it for their own accounts.

Q Source: The Synoptic Gospels also shared a common, now lost, source of Jesus' sayings, often referred to as "Q".

Dependency and Interrelation: The Gospels may have influenced each other, with Matthew and Luke drawing from Mark and a common sayings source.

Distinction from John's Gospel:
While the Synoptic Gospels share many similarities, the Gospel of John is considered unique and does not share the same level of common material with the Synoptics.

Significance:
The Synoptic Gospels are considered primary sources for understanding the life and ministry of Jesus, providing a rich tapestry of narratives and teachings.

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