Apologetics 101 Types of Criticism and the Synoptic Problem.

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Apologetics 101 Types of Criticism and the Synoptic Problem

Types of Criticism Criticism means “analysis” or “research,” not “skepticism” (at least its supposed to). Source Criticism seeks to discover the underlying literary (usually) or oral (occasionally) sources utilized by the author of a work. Form Criticism tries to find the underlaying “units” of oral tradition. Closely associated with “deconstructionism.”

Types of Criticism Redaction criticism is an attempt to figure out what possible theologies or politics each author had in editing the material. Skeptics such as Ehrman emphasize this in particular, that the books we have represent an angeda.

What is the “Synoptic Problem?” Word from the Greek, “syn” means “together,” “optic” means seen. “Synod” means “walking together.” Refers to the similarities language, events, etc…found in Matthew, Mark, and Luke. The “problem” is one of who depended on who, what possible sources are there, and does this cause the Scriptures difficulties?

Features Around 3/4ths of Mark is found in both Matthew and Luke, the rest shared with Matthew or Luke (less than 5 percent is unique). Around 1/4 th of Luke and Matthew are shared with each other. Over 1/3 of Luke is unique to Luke Around 1/5 of Matthew is unique to Matthew

Jesus Calming the Storm Matthew 8:23-27, Mark 4:35-41, Luke 8:22-25 Matthew places this before the parable of the sower (Matthew 13), Luke and Mark have it after the parable of the sower (Mark 4:13-18, Luke 8:11-15). Why is Matthew different? Other differences: Christ says “why are you fearful” before rebuking in Matthew, but after in Mark. Did he say it twice?

Healing the Hand “Another example that has a good amount of variance involves the healing of the man who possessed a decrepit hand (Matthew 12:9-14; Mark 3:1-6; Luke 6:6-11). In this instance, Mark and Luke agree on the order of when the incident happened, while Matthew places it in a different order. Also, Luke relates a different healing occurrence that has similarities to Matthew’s version. Only Mark makes note that the Herodians were present for this (Mark 3:6). In addition, Luke and Mark have Jesus simply asking questions about the Sabbath, where Matthew provides a more substantial narrative with Christ using the example of an errant sheep escaping on the Sabbath to illustrate his point. “

Solutions “…the number of solutions…is proportionate to the amazing amount of research and imaginative thinking…” – Carson and Moo, Introduction to the New Testament.

Solutions Mark is first, used by Matthew. Luke uses both. In addition, there is a “q” (from German “quelle”) source, which is an unknown writing or oral tradition, which contributes unique material to Luke and Matthew. View of majority of modern scholars. Some add an “M” and “L” source. Matthew First, Luke Second, Mark is a sort of summary of the other two based on Peter’s preaching. View held by a strong minority of scholars, sometimes called the “Griesbach” hypothesis.

Solutions Matthew first, Mark second, Luke third. This view is the traditional (Augustinian) view, and held by a few scholars in addition to traditionalists. Argues that church tradition says so, and that oral sources could account for the differences and similarities (Eta Linneman). Also could be a variant of the “Griesbach” view. Most attested view in the history of the church, with Augustine’s version the solution for over 1,000 years.

Problems with the Majority View Based solely on internal evidence. No one has ever seen “Q” or “L” or “M” Ignores or disregards the testimony of the early church. Uses “modern chauvinism: Mark is first because it is “simpler” or “shorter.” Mark is first because the theology is “undeveloped.” Tries to “pyscho-analyze” the authors to figure out “redactions” ignoring possible practical reasons (lack of paper, different intents for teaching, etc…)

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