The fourth synoptic gospel : John's knowledge of Matthew, Mark, and Luke / Mark Goodacre.
| Author/creator | Goodacre, Mark S. author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Grand Rapids, Michigan : William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 2025. |
| Copyright Date | ©2025 |
| Description | xiii, 191 pages; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| Spine title | Fourth synoptic gospel |
| Portion of title | 4th synoptic gospel |
| Contents | First impressions : “I believe in Dodd” ; The appeal of oral tradition ; Close verbal agreement ; How much agreement should we expect? ; Differences and diagnostic shards ; From tradition to gospel -- When John is synoptic : The gospels in synopsis ; Parallel orders ; “A passion narrative with an extended introduction” ; The revelation of the hidden Messiah ; What if John is synoptic? -- John, from Mark, via Matthew and Luke : Matthean redaction in John ; Lukan redaction in John ; Oral tradition or literary links? -- John’s presupposition of synoptic narratives : Selectivity in the synoptics ; Selectivity in John ; Presupposing synoptic narratives ; How do we know John is presupposing the synoptic gospels? ; Why does is matter? -- John’s dramatic transformation of the synoptics : From synoptic narration to Johannine direct speech ; Analogies from Matthew ; Analogies from the protoevangelium ; Altering dramatis personae ; Intertextual dramatic irony ; Dramatic revision ; The narrator’s presence in John -- The beloved disciple for readers of the synoptics : One of the twelve ; John son of Zebedee ; Difficulties ; A Galilean disciple ; From readers of the synoptics to the authorship of John -- John’s Christological transformation of the synoptics : “The Messiah, the Son of God” ; Every shared title ; The “I Am” sayings ; Why synoptic influence? ; “I Am” ; “The Father” and “the Son” ; The “Johannine thunderbolt” -- The fourth gospel. |
| Abstract | "The author argues that when John wrote his Gospel, he was familiar with and influenced by the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Abstract | "Generations ago in biblical studies, it was taken for granted that John wrote with full knowledge of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. But this consensus was overturned in the 1930s and since then, there has been no agreement on the issue. Today many scholars view the problem as unsolvable or impossibly complex. Mark Goodacre, however, takes a different view. In his galvanizing new book, Goodacre synthesizes long-neglected data with newer perspectives to make a strong case for John's familiarity with all three Synoptic Gospels. Writing in a clear and accessible style, Goodacre takes a systematic, step by step approach to showing that John knew and used the narratives of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Goodacre identifies key points of agreement that range from diagnostic shards to shared structures. He also analyzes key differences; in his telling, John dramatically transforms the Synoptics and develops their Christology while adding a beloved disciple of Jesus, who is himself a Synoptic character. To make his argument accessible to a broad audience, Goodacre minimizes the use of scholarly citations and translates all Greek words. Just as importantly, he illustrates his claims with clear, simple charts so that readers can see for themselves the evidence that John knew and used the Synoptics. The Fourth Synoptic Gospel is sure to spark lively discussions among biblical scholars. Given that John's relationship to the Synoptics is a fundamental issue in New Testament studies, Goodacre's book is also a must read for students and professors alike." -- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 165-170) and indexes. |
| LCCN | 2024053271 |
| ISBN | 9780802875136 |
| ISBN | 0802875130 (paperback) |
| ISBN | (electronic publication) |
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