 The Gospels |
Introduction to the Gospels From the New American Bible The Four Gospels: Some Comparative Overview Charts Courtesy of Prof. Felix Just, S.J. The Gospels Chapter 7 of A Historical Introduction to the New Testament by Robert M. Grant The Gospels By F. F. Bruce, M.A., D.D., F.B.A., from The New Testament Documents: Are they Reliable? The Study of the Gospels Chapter 4 of An Introduction to the New Testament by Richard Heard, 1950 The Oral Tradition Chapter 5 of An Introduction to the New Testament by Richard Heard, 1950 Written Gospel Sources Chapter 6 of An Introduction to the New Testament by Richard Heard, 1950 The Synoptic Gospels: Structural Outlines and Unique Materials Courtesy of Prof. Felix Just, S.J. The Synoptic Problem Home Page The Synoptic Problem concerns the literary relationship between the first three "synoptic" gospels of the New Testament: Matthew, Mark, and Luke. This page surveys proposed solutions and provides a clearing-house for materials related to its resolution The Synoptic Problem and Some Proposed Solutions Courtesy of Prof. Felix Just, S.J. A Three Source Theory for the Synoptic Problem Article by Ron Price in The Journal of Biblical Studies, 2001 The Synoptic Gospels Chapter 2 of Many Witnesses, One Lord by William Barclay Dating Early Christian Gospels Article by Andrew Bernhard in The Journal of Biblical Studies, 2001 The `literariness' of the New Testament Gospels Article by Johannes C de Klerk in Religion and Theology Gospel and Gospels Article in the 1913 edition of the Catholic Encyclopedia Literary Criticism and Gospel Criticism By Roland Mushat Frye Murderous Mother, Ditto Daughter? Herodias and Salome at the Opera Article by Caroline Vander Stichele in Lectio Difficilior, a European E-Journal for Feminist Exegesis Honoring the Dishonored: The Cultural Edge of Jesus' Beatitudes Essay by Jerome H. Neyrey, S.J The Samaritans: Then and Now Adele Reinhartz Jesus' New Economy of Grace Article by Ched Myers in Sojourners Bibliography: The Gospels Compiled by Fr. William Harmless, S.J., of Creighton University The Use of Isaiah 5,1-7 in the Parable of the Tenants (Mark 12,1-12; Matthew 21,33-46) Article by Wim J.C. Weren in Biblica, 1998 Echoes in the Temple? Jesus, Nehemiah, and Their Actions in the Temple Article by Geoffrey M. Troughton in Journal of Biblical Studies, 2003 Jerusalem at the Time of Jesus Article by Jerome Murphy-O'Connor, O.P. in Scripture from Scratch Disciples and Apostles in the New Testament Courtesy of Prof. Felix Just, S.J. The Feeding of the Multitudes, the Last Supper, and the Lord's Supper Courtesy of Prof. Felix Just, S.J. The Eschatological Discourse in the Synoptic Gospels Courtesy of Prof. Felix Just, S.J. Outline of Bible Sections in Matthew, Mark, and Luke This site is designed to allow you to choose from among sections within the synoptic gospels and display them in this frame. The outline follows the Gospel of Matthew but has Luke's special material also listed. Scroll down the left contents window to access the full list and then click on the link for the passage The Red-Haired Saint: Is Mary Magdalene the Key to the Easter Narratives? Article by James T. Baker in Christian Century, 1997 The Riddle of the Four Faces: Solving an Ancient Mystery Article by Darek Barefoot Jesus in the First Three Gospels Full text of the 1977 book by Millar Burrows "Thou Art Peter" Article by George A. F. Knight in Theology Today, 1960 Gospel "Variations" on Psalm 22 Article by Paul Zilonka, C.P. in Compassion, 2000. Focus on Jesus' use of the opening words, "My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?" Women Disciples Article by Miss Ann Mary in Focus, 1997 Jesus and Women Women in the Gentile World. Women in Palestinian Judaism. Women in the Gospels Women in Synoptic Gospels Courtesy of Prof. Felix Just, S.J. Roles of Women in the Fourth Gospel By Raymond E. Brown. Union Theological Seminary, N.Y.C., from Theological Studies 36 (1975) pp. 688-699 Images of Jesus and the Christian Vocation in the Gospels of Mark and Matthew Article by Mary Rose D'Angelo in Spirituality Today, 1984 Images of Jesus and the Christian Vocation in the Gospels of Luke and John Article by Mary Rose D'Angelo in Spirituality Today, 1985 Reading and Writing in the Time of Jesus Article by Alan Millard in The Bible and Interpretation The Jewish Messiahs Article by Harris Lenowitz in The Bible and Interpretation From Jesus to Christ: The Origins of the New Testament Images of Jesus Article by Paula Fredriksen in The Bible and Interpretation Excavating Jesus Article by Jonathan Reed in The Bible and Interpretation Israeli Archaeologists Discover Herod's Palace Article by Jacqueline Schaalje in The Bible and Interpretation Where was the Temple of Herod? Article by Richley Crapo in The Bible and Interpretation. Utah State University anthropologist says Dome of the Rock is not location of Herod's Temple Hidden Gospels Article by Philip Jenkins in The Bible and Interpretation Bethsaida and the Ministry of Jesus around the Sea of Galilee Article by Rami Arav in The Bible and Interpretation Rabbi Jesus Article by Bruce Chilton in The Bible and Interpretation The Sense of the Past in the New Testament and the Qur'an By Gregory W. Dawes. Chapter 1 of the book Islamic and Christian Cultures: Conflict or Dialogue The Burden of the Gospels By Wendell Berry in The Christian Century, September 2005 Using Literary Criticism on the Gospels By Robert M. Fowler, Professor of Religion and Chairperson of the Department of Religion, at Baldwin-Wallace College in Berea, Ohio, in The Christian Century, May 26, 1982 Are the Gospels Mythical? By Rene Girard in First Things, April 1996 Sanctification in the Jesus Tradition Hanna Stettler, Biblica, 2004 The Galilean Fishing Economy and the Jesus Tradition K.C. Hanson, Biblical Theology Bulletin, 1997 MIRACLES The Healing of the Hemorrhaging Woman: Miracle or Magic? Article by Donald Howard Bromley in The Journal of Biblical Studies, 2005 The Healing Jesus: Interpreting the Miracle Stories Article by Helen Doohan in Scripture from Scratch Miracle Stories in the New Testament Courtesy of Prof. Felix Just, S.J. The Miracles of Jesus Pick one of the miracles listed in the contents window. The text of the passage will be displayed here from Bible Gateway The Gospel Miracles By F. F. Bruce, M.A., D.D., F.B.A., from The New Testament Documents: Are they Reliable? Form Criticism of Healing Miracle Narratives Courtesy of Prof. Felix Just, S.J. Demons and Exorcisms in the Gospels Courtesy of Prof. Felix Just, S.J. "Power to the People!": Poetics and Politics in the Gospel Miracle Stories, A Soul Reading Michael Willett Newheart, Howard University School of Divinity How Do We Interpret the Parables and Miracles of Jesus? Dr Gerard Hall, Head, School of Theology, McAuley Campus, Australian Catholic University PARABLES Parables and Images Courtesy of Prof. Felix Just, S.J. The Principal Parables of Jesus To view the bible text of a prarable, pick one from the list and click on the chapter and verse link. The text of the parable in each listed gospel will appear in this frame from the Bible Gateway in the NIV What is a Parable? Bernard Brandon Scott Parables and their Social Contexts Chapter 6 of David B. Gowler's What Are They Saying About the Parables? Paulist Press, 2000 Parables Article in the 1913 edition of the Catholic Encyclopedia Intimations of the Year of Jubilee in the Parables of the Wicked Tenants and Workers in the Vineyard By Herman C. Waetjen, professor emeritus of New Testament at San Francisco Theological Seminary and the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley Letting Parables Live By Walter Wink, professor at Auburn Theological Seminary, New York City The Pharisaic Jesus and His Gospel Parables By Philip Culbertson, rector of Christ Episcopal Church in Oberlin, Ohio, in The Christian Century, January 23, 1985 How Do We Interpret the Parables and Miracles of Jesus? Dr Gerard Hall, Head, School of Theology, McAuley Campus, Australian Catholic University THE EVANGELISTS Who Really Wrote the Gospels, and Why Should We Care? Courtesy of Prof. Felix Just, S.J. Four-Fold Role of the Evangelists as Authors By Felix Just, S.J., Ph.D. Early Christian Texts Quoted by Eusebius on the Authorship of the Gospels and the Book of Revelation Courtesy of Prof. Felix Just, S.J. Symbols of the Four Evangelists Courtesy of Prof. Felix Just, S.J. Evangelist Charles Souvay, Catholic Encyclopedia, 1909 THE PASSION AND DEATH OF JESUS The Passion and Death of Jesus Courtesy of Prof. Felix Just, S.J. The Death of Jesus in Mark vs. John Courtesy of Prof. Felix Just, S.J. The Passion of Jesus Article by Ronald D. Witherup, S.S. in Scripture from Scratch The Passion Narratives: The Cross Takes Center Stage Article by Carol Luebering in Scripture from Scratch The Cross and Atonement from Luke to Hebrews Article by Richard H. Anderson in Evangelical Quarterly, 1999 Who Killed Jesus? Paul L. Maier, article in Christianity Today Crucifixion in Antiquity: The Evidence Essay by Joe Zias Jesus' Death in Q Article by David Seeley. This article first appeared in New Testament Studies, 1992 The Trial of Jesus In an Age of Trials Article by Thomas F. O'Meara in Theology Today, 1972 The Passion of Christ in the Four Gospels Arthur Barnes, Catholic Encyclopedia, 1911 The Crucifixion as Chaoskampf: A New Reading of the Passion Narrative in the Synoptic Gospels Dominic Rudman, Biblica, 2003 THE RESURRECTION The Resurrection of Jesus Courtesy of Prof. Felix Just, S.J. The Easter Season: The Resurrection Narratives Article by Raymond E. Brown, S.S. in American Catholic Grave Matters: Take Away the Resurrection and the Center of Christianity Collapses Article by N. T. Wright in Christianity Today On the Third Day: God's Promise Fulfilled By N.T. Wright Bibliography on the Resurrection From the journal Ex Auditu Resurrection of Jesus Christ Anthony, Maas Catholic Encyclopedia, 1911 |