Synoptic Gospels
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Definition
Noun: - The Synoptic Gospels: A collective term for the first three books of the New Testament—Matthew, Mark, and Luke—which present a common narrative of the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, sharing a similar structure, content, and point of view, allowing them to be viewed together in parallel.
Usage
The term is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to this group of three biblical texts. - Scholars often study the Synoptic Gospels to analyze their literary relationships. - The parable appears in all three Synoptic Gospels.
Advanced Usage
- The Synoptic Problem: This is a key term in biblical scholarship referring to the question of the literary relationship between Matthew, Mark, and Luke—specifically, which Gospel was written first and how the others used it as a source.
- Her thesis focuses on potential solutions to the Synoptic Problem.
Variants and Related Words
- Synoptic (adjective): Of or relating to the Synoptic Gospels; or, presenting a summary or general view of a whole.
- A synoptic analysis of the three texts reveals many parallels.
- Synopsis (noun): A brief summary or general survey.
- The introduction provides a helpful synopsis of the argument.
Synonyms
- The First Three Gospels: A more descriptive, less technical synonym.
- Matthew, Mark, and Luke: The specific names of the texts.
Related Phrases
- Gospel Parallels: A reference book or method that places corresponding passages from the Synoptic Gospels side-by-side for comparison.
- The class used a Gospel Parallels text for their comparative study.
Noun
- the first three Gospels which describe events in Christ's life from a similar point of view