The synoptic gospels

Matthew,Mark,Luke

Of the 4 canonical gospels, 3 share a significant amount of material.

They synoptic "seen together" gospels

John

Contains some elements from the Synoptics, but considerably less.

No exorcism or parables.

Additionally, the structure of John's gospel is different.

Ancient biographies use

Ancient biographies used the subject in question to encourage a particular response to a particular context

The shape of the gospel of mark

Split in Half with Peter's proclamation in 8:27

The gospel of Matthew

Organized into a 5-part cycle of teachings and narrative.

An abundance of scriptural citations.

Birth narrative.

The gospel of Luke

More universal outlook

An emphasis on the socially marginalized.

Journey to Jerusalem forms the largest part of the book.