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Evolution from Synoptic Gospel to Historical Jesus Studies
The focus shifted from synoptic gospel studies to historical Jesus studies, leading to a decline in interest in the former. Redaction criticism and literary analysis were prominent in understanding how each gospel presented disciples, with the synoptic problem being a central concern. The change in focus led to a decrease in attendance at the Society of Biblical Literature's Matthew seminar and a rise in interest in the historical Jesus Seminar, featuring prominent scholars like Tom Wright, Paula Frederickson, John Dominic Crossan, and Mark Borg.