Synoptic Gospels Quiz - 11/21

List the 3 ways to read scripture:

1. Vertically

2. Horizontally

3. Homogenously

Reading scripture vertically

Read each individually (Stand alone scriptures)

• “best” way to do it

Reading scripture horizontally

Also called horizontally exegetical composition → compare side by side

• to understand contextually why they included what they did

Which 2 of the Synoptic Gospels are most similar and why?

Matthew and Luke

• Parables and miracles are almost identical

Reading scripture homogeneously

Avoid doing this → mixing it together with no differentiation between each Gospel

According to the 2 Source Theory, what sources does Mark use?

• none

According to the 2 Source Theory, where is Q source used?

• Matthew (M)

• Luke (L)

According to the 2 Source Theory, what sources does Luke use?

• Luke (L)

• Matthew (M)

• Q

• Mark

According to the 2 Source Theory, what sources does Matthew use?

• Matthew (M)

• Luke (L)

• Q

• Mark

What is the target audience of Mark?

Roman Gentilles (Jews)

When was Mark written?

50-60 CE

What was the message of Mark?

• Jesus is portrayed with his human qualities

• Jesus’ ministry and travels

• Crucifixion predictions

What is the target audience of Matthew?

Jewish Christians

When was Matthew written?

70-80 CE

What was the message of Matthew?

• Jesus is Messiah

• Jesus was shown as Jewish, following the Torah

• Jesus was compared to Moses

What is the target audience of Luke (Acts)?

Second generation Christians

When was Luke (Acts) written?

80-90 CE

What was the message of Luke (Acts)?

• Jesus as a savior

• Women in the Bible

• Caring for the poor

• Innocence at crucifixion

What does the word “Synoptic” mean?

Read side by side

• together

What does the word “Gospel” mean?

Good news

Summarize the Farrer hypothesis

• Mark was the first Gospel

• Matthew and Luke used Mark to write their own Gospels

Who was Herod the Great?

• King before and after Jesus’ birth

• Succeeded by 5 sons → his land was split to Harold Antipas of Galilee

List the 3 places where Jesus taught and preached

1. Judea

2. Simona

3. Galilee

What percent of Mark is in Luke?

60%

What percent of Mark is in Matthew?

30%