Christology and the Synoptic Problem: An Argument for Markan Priority
This book makes a major contribution to the ongoing debate about which of the Synoptic gospels was written first. Dr Head has evolved a new approach to the problem, using the christological criterion in order to produce more objective results. He compares the consensus view - that Mark's gospel was the first to be written - with the view that Mark used, conflated and abbreviated Matthew and Luke (a view which is undergoing a contemporary revival). The author confirms the hypothesis of Markan...
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The first thorough scholarly treatment of the christological argument for Markan priority.
PrefaceList of abbreviations1Introduction and a history of research2Method and approach3The rich young ruler (Matt. 19.16-22; Mark 10.17-22; Luke 18.18-23)4Jesus' rejection at Nazareth (Matt. 13.53-58; Mark 6.1-6a)5Walking on water (Matt. 14.22-33; Mark 6.45-52)6Arguments concerning Jesus' emotions, 'inability' and questions7The worship of Jesus and the passion narratives8Christology and titles: Jesus as teacher and Lord9Jesus as Messiah10Jesus as Son of God11Jesus as 'the Son of Man'12The messianic secret13ConclusionBibliographyIndex of passagesSelect index of names and subjects
