01-17-2009, 07:17 PM
Dear Andrew,
I am quite familiar with the Q source theory, but I have never been impressed by it. Firstly, it relies heavily on Greek primacy and Greek language issues. Secondly, my impression is that the Bible scholars who developed it did not believe in scriptural inspiration.
Matthew wrote as an eye-witness with full knowledge of our Lord. Even Jerome believed that Matthew wrote first and in "Hebrew". Mark must have borrowed from Matthew for his shorter book. Luke clearly states that he did his own research and Matthew's Gospel msut have been a major source of information.
Thanks for your insightful comments.
Otto
I am quite familiar with the Q source theory, but I have never been impressed by it. Firstly, it relies heavily on Greek primacy and Greek language issues. Secondly, my impression is that the Bible scholars who developed it did not believe in scriptural inspiration.
Matthew wrote as an eye-witness with full knowledge of our Lord. Even Jerome believed that Matthew wrote first and in "Hebrew". Mark must have borrowed from Matthew for his shorter book. Luke clearly states that he did his own research and Matthew's Gospel msut have been a major source of information.
Thanks for your insightful comments.
Otto