The Myth of the Lost Gospel.Evan Powell constructs a novel solution to the synoptic problem The synoptic problem concerns the literary relationships between and among the first three canonical gospels (the Gospels of Mark, Matthew, and Luke), known as the Synoptic Gospels. Similarity in word choices and event placement shows an interrelationship. in The Myth of the Lost Gospel (Symposium symposium In ancient Greece, an aristocratic banquet at which men met to discuss philosophical and political issues and recite poetry. It began as a warrior feast. Rooms were designed specifically for the proceedings. , $16. He argues that Q is an unnecessary reconstruction, based on his conclusion that Matthew is the last Gospel written, essentially a rewriting re·write v. re·wrote , re·writ·ten , re·writ·ing, re·writes v.tr. 1. To write again, especially in a different or improved form; revise. 2. of Luke. Interesting, if not entirely persuasive. EK |
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