• Update: A Synoptic Gospels Primer is one of the first 26 websites chosen for inclusion in the American Theological Libraries Association online catalog of ATLA Selected Religion Websites (28 June 2005).

• "First class, user-friendly web site, providing useful introductions to the study of the Synoptic Problem, sample synopses and an extensive bibliography, all from the perspective of the dominant Two-Source Theory. A good place to begin one's study of the Synoptic Gospels." -- Dr. Mark Goodacre, Department of Theology, U of Birmingham UK [New Testament Gateway: the Synoptic Problem & Q].

• "Another site rich in detail with the materials excellently presented. Maintained by Mahlon Smith, this is a valuable resource for both teachers and scholars." -- Prof. Thomas R. W. Longstaff, Colby College ME [The Two Gospel Hypothesis].

• "A treasure trove..." "your Synoptic Primer page is a work of art. Not only is it rich with information, but the work that went into its organization results in a remarkably good looking and exceptionally useful resource.  I doubt that you are so inclined, but it is certainly worth publishing in hard copy!" -- Dr. Michael T. MacDonell (PhD in biology, doctoral candidate in biblical studies, Trinity Bible College & Seminary, British Columbia, Canada)  [e-mail cited with permission].

• "Stunningly well-done site by Professor Mahlon Smith of Rutgers that clearly describes both the problem of the differing accounts of Jesus found in the Gospels as well as the solutions--throughout history and today--to understanding this problem." -- Prof. Alan Godlas, Department of Religion, University of Georgia [Judaism, Christianity, Religious Studies & Mysticism Links].

• "As a technologist I found the Synoptic Gospels Primer a great demonstration of the power of electronic delivery of scholarly materials." "Mahlon Smith has made good use of hypertext links and text coloring to illustrate Synoptic Gospel issues for undergraduates. This is a "primer" only in the sense that it relies upon an English translation of the text, which makes it more accessible to its intended audience. The site and its techniques merit extended study and emulation by scholars concerned with textual or textual transmission issues."  -- Patrick Durusau, Director of Research & Development, Society of Biblical Literature [Electronic Publications and Resources for Biblical Studies & personal e-mail cited with permission].

• "Thanks for your helpful web site, which I was just using with much profit." -- Dr. Joel Marcus, Professor of New Testament and Christian Origins, Boston University School of Theology [personal e-mail, cited with permission].

• Link of the month (December 2000): "Very useful" -- Prof. Torrey Seland, Volda University, Norway [Resource Pages for Biblical Studies].

• "A good introduction to Synoptic Problem studies" -- Prof. John S. Kloppenborg, U of Toronto  [New Testament & Christian Origins].

• "an invaluable introduction to the synoptic gospels" - Alliance for Life Long Learning (Oxford, Stanford & Yale University Libraries) [AllLearn: New Testament].

• "The Synoptic Gospels Primer... certainly succeeds by presenting a detailed source critical analysis of several pericopes in accordance with the Two Source Hypothesis, the Griesbach or Two Gospel Hypothesis, the Farrer Hypothesis, and the Augustinian Hypothesis. This site also includes an informative glossary of important terms and concepts in synoptic source criticism." - Stephen C. Carlson [The Synoptic Problem Home Page & Other Internet Resources, posted by Jerusalem Perspective On-Line].

• "An excellent site on the Synoptics" - West England Ministerial Training Course [Introduction to the New Testament].

• "Very easy to use" -- Independent Schools Training for Religious Studies, UK [Resource Pages: New Testament].

• "I am a Lutheran pastor coordinating a Lay School for Mission training people for leadership roles in the church.  This term I am teaching the New Testament Course.  I came upon your web site  when I was looking for material to assist in teaching the synoptic problem and redaction criticism.  What a treasure!  With the color-coding and the easy navigating parallels, this will greatly aid me in my teaching task.  Thank you." -- Rev. Peter Jonas, First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Iron Mountain, MI [personal e-mail, cited with permission].

Other scholars that recommend this web site:

• Synoptic-L: The Email Conference for the Discussion of the Synoptic Gospels.

• Journal of Biblical Studies.

• The British Academy Portal.

• The Synoptic Problem Home Page [Stephen C. Carlson].

• Resources for Studying the Synoptic Gospels [Jenee Woodard, The Text This Week].

• Bible Links Page: The Synoptic Problem [Dr. Wieland Willker, University of Bremen, Germany].

• Links [Department of Biblical Studies, University of Helsinki, Finland].

• Biblical Resources [The Irish Theological Association, Theology.ie].

• WebNexus: Links for students and scholars of Early Judaism and Christianity [Loren Stuckenbruck, Department of Theology, University of Durham UK].

• Introduction to the NT: Related Websites [Prof. Delbert Burkitt, Louisiana State U; posted by U of Cambridge Press].

• Internet Resources for the Study of Judaism & Christianity [Department of Religious Studies, University of Pennsylvania].

• Internet Research Websites [United Theological Seminary, Dayton OH].

• Introduction to the New Testament - DIV 507 [Prof. Edgar V. McKnight, Prof. Emeritus, Furman University & visiting professor Wake Forest Divinity School].

• Biblical Studies Sites [Prof. Donald D. Binder, Southern Methodist University].

• Religion Links: Gospels [Dr. Stanley Harstine, Baylor University].

• Internet Resources: The Synoptic Gospels [Prof. Sheila McGinn, John Carroll University].

• The Four Gospels & Jesus: Study Aids & Links [Prof. Felix Just, S.J., Loyola Marymount University].

• Jesus & the Gospel Writings [Prof. William Arnal, New York University].

• Biblical Sites [Prof. Mark Shuler, Concordia University].

• NT, Early Christianity [Prof. Carl W. Conrad, Washington University in St. Louis].

• The Gospel of Thomas Home Page [Prof. Stevan Davies, Misericordia College PA].

• Ancient Western World [Prof. Charles McAllister, Department of History, Catawba College NC]

• Intro to the Bible: Worldwide Web Research [Prof. Betsy Bauman-Martin, Department of Religious Studies, University of California at Riverside].

• Internet Links for Seminarians & Clergy [Prof. Thomas F. McDonnell, Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary].

• Synoptic Problem Resources [Prof. Mark V. Hoffman, Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg].

• Biblical Literature: Assignments [Dr. B. Bogard, Department of English, Black Hills State University SD].

• Basic Websites for Biblical Study [Dr. Paul Couture, Emeritus Prof. of Religious Studies, St. Michael's College VT]

• Biblical Studies: The Gospels [Mike Madin, Academic Info].

• Biblical Studies: New Testament [R. A. Bowie, Religious Studies on the Web, UK].

• New Testament & Jesus [Andrew T. Dolan, Adjunct Prof. of Religion & Classics, LaSalle University].

• Research Resources: Websites [James Baker, ed., The Jesus Archive ].

• From Jesus to the Apostolic Church [Resources for Catholic Educators].

• Bible Study: New Testament [Fuller Theological Seminary].

• The Gospels [Chowan College, NC].

• The Gospels [Trinity College, Western Australia].

• Educational Resources: Special Biblical Studies [Church of the Brethren Network].

• New Testament Historical Books [Prairie Bible Institute, Alberta, Canada].

• Faith Central: Biblical Studies [Marist Internet Project, New Zealand].

• Bible [Nazarene Theological College, Australia & New Zealand].

• Theology & Religion Resources [Blackwell Publishers, UK].

• Exploring the Synoptic Gospels: Mark and His Careful Readers [Steve Mueller, American Catholic Org.: Scripture from Scratch].

• Parables of Jesus [Eugene Hensell, OSB, St. Meinrad School of Theology].

• Biblical and Related Literature Research Guide [Debra Bucher, Research Librarian, U of Penn].

• The Synoptic Gospels [James F. McGrath, Assistant Prof. of Religion, Butler U].

• Canon [Tom Robinson, U of Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada; World Religions: A Guide to the Essentials].

• Biblical and Theological Websites [Robert Lowry, Prof. of NT, Lincoln Christian Seminary ILL].

• New Testament Resources [Timothy Tucker, Emory U; TheoTech: An Internet Primer for Pastors].

• Historical Jesus Studies [Gregory C. Jenks, Faith Futures Foundation].