Synoptic Gospels: How to Read and Understand Matthew, Mark, and Luke

t;synoptic" refers to the first three New Testament books, which record many of the same events and parables. The "synoptic problem", or the speculation around the exact literary relationship among the gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke, remains one of the most fascinating topics in literary history. As with any literary work, you have to study the context out of which the gospels emerged to arrive at a fuller understanding of the stories they tell. In The Synoptic Gospels: A Bible Study on Matthew, Mark, and Luke, a comprehensive audio course, Fr. William Burton, OFM, breaks down the first three gospels for an astute audience. Carefully situating each in its historical and cultural context, Fr. Burton gives you fresh insights into the similarities and differences across their accounts of Jesus's life and ministry.