Biblical Time Machine The Case for Q, the 'Lost Gospel'
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May 20, 2024 Paul Foster, a Q supporter from the University of Edinburgh, discusses the 'lost gospel' Q and its importance in understanding the synoptic gospels. They delve into the complexities of Q's existence, its potential origins, and the implications of its teachings on the life of Jesus.
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Why The Synoptic Problem Matters
- The synoptic problem asks how Matthew, Mark, and Luke share and differ in material and ordering.
- Q is a hypothetical second written source proposed to explain material Matthew and Luke share that Mark lacks.
Order And Word-For-Word Matches Point To Q
- Much of the Matthew–Luke shared material appears in the same order and sometimes word-for-word in Greek.
- This pattern strongly suggests a literary, written source rather than independent oral reports.
Famous Passages Attributed To Q
- Classic Q candidates include the temptation narrative, Beatitudes, and the Lord's Prayer which appear only in Matthew and Luke.
- These passages carry central ethical and saying-based material suggesting Q preserved Jesus' teachings.