Parallel Texts in Matthew, Mark
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Critical
Acclaim & Reviews
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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).
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"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].
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"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].
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"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].
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"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].
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"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].
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"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].
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Link of
the month (December 2000): "Very useful" -- Prof.
Torrey Seland, Volda University, Norway [Resource
Pages for Biblical Studies].
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"A good
introduction to Synoptic Problem studies" -- Prof. John S.
Kloppenborg, U of Toronto [New
Testament & Christian Origins].
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"an
invaluable introduction to the synoptic gospels" - Alliance for
Life Long Learning (Oxford, Stanford & Yale University Libraries) [AllLearn:
New Testament].
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"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].
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"An excellent
site on the Synoptics" - West England Ministerial Training
Course [Introduction
to the New Testament].
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"Very easy to use" --
Independent Schools Training for Religious Studies, UK [Resource
Pages: New Testament].
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"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:
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Synoptic-L:
The Email Conference for the Discussion of the Synoptic Gospels.
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Journal
of Biblical Studies.
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The
British Academy Portal.
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The
Synoptic Problem Home Page [Stephen C. Carlson].
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Resources
for Studying the Synoptic Gospels [Jenee Woodard, The
Text This Week].
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Bible
Links Page: The Synoptic Problem [Dr. Wieland Willker, University of
Bremen, Germany].
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Links
[Department of
Biblical Studies, University of Helsinki, Finland].
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Biblical
Resources [The Irish Theological Association, Theology.ie].
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WebNexus:
Links for students and scholars of Early Judaism and Christianity [Loren
Stuckenbruck, Department of Theology, University of Durham UK].
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Introduction
to the NT: Related Websites [Prof. Delbert Burkitt, Louisiana State U;
posted by U of Cambridge Press].
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Internet
Resources for the Study of Judaism & Christianity [Department of
Religious Studies, University of Pennsylvania].
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Internet
Research Websites [United Theological Seminary, Dayton OH].
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Introduction
to the New Testament - DIV 507 [Prof. Edgar V. McKnight, Prof. Emeritus,
Furman University & visiting professor Wake Forest Divinity School].
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Biblical
Studies Sites [Prof. Donald D. Binder, Southern Methodist University].
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Religion
Links: Gospels [Dr. Stanley Harstine, Baylor University].
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Internet
Resources: The Synoptic Gospels [Prof. Sheila McGinn, John Carroll
University].
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The
Four Gospels & Jesus: Study Aids & Links [Prof. Felix Just, S.J.,
Loyola Marymount University].
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Jesus
& the Gospel Writings [Prof. William Arnal, New York University].
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Biblical
Sites [Prof. Mark Shuler, Concordia University].
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NT,
Early Christianity [Prof. Carl W. Conrad, Washington University in St.
Louis].
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The
Gospel of Thomas Home Page [Prof. Stevan Davies, Misericordia College
PA].
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Ancient
Western World [Prof. Charles McAllister, Department of History, Catawba
College NC]
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Intro
to the Bible: Worldwide Web Research [Prof. Betsy Bauman-Martin,
Department of Religious Studies, University of California at Riverside].
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Internet
Links for Seminarians & Clergy [Prof. Thomas F. McDonnell, Eastern
Baptist Theological Seminary].
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Synoptic
Problem Resources [Prof. Mark V. Hoffman, Lutheran Theological Seminary
at Gettysburg].
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Biblical
Literature: Assignments [Dr. B. Bogard, Department of English, Black
Hills State University SD].
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Basic
Websites for Biblical Study [Dr. Paul Couture, Emeritus Prof. of
Religious Studies, St. Michael's College VT]
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Biblical
Studies: The Gospels [Mike Madin, Academic
Info].
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Biblical
Studies: New Testament [R. A. Bowie, Religious
Studies on the Web, UK].
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New
Testament & Jesus [Andrew T. Dolan, Adjunct Prof. of Religion &
Classics, LaSalle University].
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Research
Resources: Websites [James Baker, ed., The
Jesus Archive ].
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From
Jesus to the Apostolic
Church [Resources for Catholic
Educators].
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Bible
Study: New Testament [Fuller Theological Seminary].
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The
Gospels [Chowan College, NC].
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The
Gospels [Trinity College, Western Australia].
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Educational
Resources: Special Biblical Studies [Church of the Brethren Network].
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New
Testament Historical Books [Prairie Bible Institute, Alberta, Canada].
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Faith
Central: Biblical Studies [Marist Internet Project, New Zealand].
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Bible
[Nazarene Theological College, Australia & New Zealand].
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Theology
& Religion Resources [Blackwell Publishers, UK].
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Exploring the
Synoptic Gospels: Mark and His Careful Readers [Steve Mueller, American
Catholic Org.: Scripture from Scratch].
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Parables
of Jesus [Eugene Hensell, OSB, St. Meinrad School of Theology].
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Biblical
and Related Literature Research Guide [Debra Bucher, Research Librarian,
U of Penn].
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The
Synoptic Gospels [James F. McGrath, Assistant Prof. of Religion, Butler
U].
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Canon
[Tom Robinson, U of Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada; World
Religions: A Guide to the Essentials].
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Biblical
and Theological Websites [Robert Lowry, Prof. of NT, Lincoln Christian
Seminary ILL].
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New
Testament Resources [Timothy Tucker, Emory U; TheoTech:
An Internet Primer for Pastors].
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Historical
Jesus Studies [Gregory C. Jenks, Faith Futures Foundation].
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