Synoptics part 2
Nickle thought that the author of Matthew used
some Rabbinic exegesical methods, though not a Jew . According to Streeter the first Gospel is a combination of the traditions of Jerusalem, Antioch, and Rome, while the third Gospel represents Caesarea, Antioch, and Rome. The fact that the Antiochene and Roman sources were reproduced by both Evangelists Matthew and Luke were due to the importance of the Churches. Streeter thought there is no evidence that the other sources are less authentic. A Schweitzer took on the quest of the historical Jesus in 1906 and his research results were largely proven inconclusive though research still continues” . A further consideration is the location and the situation of the author. This could infer that he has put his own spin on the story. Certainly in terms of eschatological studies Mark believes Christ will return within his generation, Matthew thinks there is a delay and encourages us in Matthew Chapter 25 with a parable about not growing weary whilst the master is delayed in coming. Luke thinks Christ is back and the destruction of the temple was the judgement (Lecture notes). Are they all putting their own subjective analysis into their scrolls and how do we decide which one is right?
In conclusion the evidence of the contents of the Synoptic Gospels themselves show that the Markan priority is the most feasible solution, through the analysis of language and the inter-relationships between the books, based on the information received from the recognised theologians and the hypothesis given. I conclude with a quote from Stanton Be content with the Gospels and spurn any attempts to dig behind for historical nuggets, they will only turn out to be fools’ gold”. Basically he is saying that the gospels are not meant to be historical documents so don’t go trying to prove something that is not there. They do however portray some historical evidence within them; the similarities reinforce Christ’s existence, but as Stanton says what is a piece of evidence valuable for? It may turn out to shed light both on the writers’ interests and concerns and also on the events they purport to record.”
The evidence points towards Mark being historically first and was probably used for Matthew and Luke since it is quoted verbatim. So although there are other feasible hypothesis, the Markan priority with possible use of the sayings Q” gets my vote. The Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke are like a reflective gem. Examined from a different angle and you find something else, but all three narratives purport to reflect the story of one Jesus Christ.
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