The Synoptic Gospels: Matthew, Mark & Luke

The Synoptic Gospels together comprise the earliest narrative records available to us of Jesus’ ministry and teaching. This class will be an in-depth study of these three gospels.  In Carson and Moo's Introduction to the New Testament, they write, "The Synoptic Gospels as a whole make an irreplaceable contribution.  Alongside John, they constitute the foundational witness to the person, ministry, teaching, passion and resurrection of Jesus the Messiah." (162-3)  In line with the above remark, this class will primarily focus on the object of their testimonies: Jesus Christ.  We will also examine their relationship to one another as well as look at their historicity, origins and distinctive styles.