81. Four-Color Synopsis The parallel passages of Matthew, Mark, and Luke in the original Greek with color coding. Useful for identifying the double tradition material that makes up Q. http://www.mindspring.com/~scarlson/synopt/harmony/

Four-Color Synopsis Table of Contents Technical Note Introduction Each synoptic gospel is divided by pericope into separate sections according to divisions of Huck's and Throckmorton's synopses. Each section has the Greek text in three parallel columns in canonical order, and in order to faciliate the presentation of relevant parallel the Huck sections are broken down if the parallel synoptic text is out of sequence within a section. The Greek text of each column is color coded according to the following assignments: Synoptic Gospel Matthew Mark Luke Color Blue Red Green English Example (NRSV) Neither is new wine put into old wineskins; otherwise the skins burst, and the wine is spilled and the skins are destroyed but new wine is put into fresh wineskins, and so both are preserved And no one put s new wine into old wineskins; otherwise the wine will burst the skins, and the wine is lost and so are the skins; but one put s new wine into fresh wineskins. And no one put s new wine into old wineskins; otherwise the new wine will burst the skins and will be spilled and the skins will be destroyed But new wine must be put into new wineskins.

82. The Best Christian Writing 2002 By John Wilson - Book Review - BookPage.com Faithbased gifts offer inspiration and hope Review by Margaret Feinberg . Tis the season for finding great inspirational gifts. Whether your gift is for a family member http://bookpage.com/books-10270-The Best Christian Writing 2002

83. Q // Thomas Parallels In The Thomas Version The parallel passages between Q and Thomas as presented by Stevan Davies. http://www.misericordia.edu/users/davies/thomas/thq.htm

Q // Thomas Parallels in the Thomas version Qlk 10:21 // 4a The person old in days won't hesitate to ask a little child seven days old about the place of life, and that person will live. QLk 12:2 // 6b. For nothing is hidden that shall not be revealed and nothing is covered that shall that shall remain without being revealed. [Also in Mark]. QLk 10:8-9 // 14b. When you go into any region and walk about in the countryside, when people take you in, eat what they serve you and heal the sick among them. 2QLk 12:51-53 // 16 Perhaps people think that I have come to cast peace upon the world. They do not know that I have come to cast conflicts upon the earth: fire, sword, war. For there will be five in a house: there'll be three against two and two against three, father against son and son against father, and they will stand alone. 2QLK 12:39 // 21b If the owner of the house knows that the thief is coming, he will watch before he comes and will not let him break into his house of his Kingdom and carry away his goods. Qlk 6:41-42 // 26 You see the sliver in your friend's eye, but

84. By William Arnal An abstract of Kloppenborg s thesis of the formation of Q in successive stages. http://www.misericordia.edu/users/davies/thomas/billklop.htm

An informal summary by William Arnal of John Kloppenborg's theories of the stratification of Q The first thing I should say re. stratification of Q is that the best way to get a handle on it is to read Kloppenborg's Formation of Q , which is THE basic and original argument for the layering of Q which has been so eagerly embraced by Crossan, the Jesus Seminar, Mack, etc. It takes Kloppenborg a whole book to lay out a detailed argument which, even then, isn't accepted by everyone Two other things: First, Kloppenborg's interest in stratifying Q arose from his desire to locate Q's GENRE it had nothing to do with the historical Jesus. Second, Kloppenborg is NOT the first to attempt to find layers of tradition in Q it has been done, in various and sundry ways, by Siegfried Schultz (only available in German) and Arland Jacobson. What distinguished Kloppenborg from these efforts was the application of a REDACTION-critical methodology, rather than a tradition-historical one. That is, for instance, Schultz assumed that "hellenistic" elements were later than "Paelstinian" ones in Q's theology, and so attempted to

85. Q Sayings In Luke The Q material as found in Luke and presented by Stevan Davies. http://www.misericordia.edu/users/davies/thomas/q.htm

prevailing theory in the study of the gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke is that Mark was the first gospel, Matthew and Luke are rewritten versions of Mark. But there are very many sayings in Matthew and in Luke that are NOT in Mark. These, it is thought, came from a common written source (or Quelle) that is now known as "Q". Often Q sayings are word-for-word the same in Greek in both Matthew and Luke and often are in the same order. This means to most scholars that Q was a written text (no longer in existence) and not simply oral tradition. Many Q sayings are also to be found in the Gospel of Thomas. Thomas Q sayings found in the Gospel of Luke 3:7-9 [John the Baptist] said to the multitudes that came out to be baptized by him, "You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bear fruits that befit repentance, and do not begin to say to yourselves, we have Abraham as our father'; for I tell you, God is able from these stones to raise up children to Abraham. Even now the axe is laid to the root of the trees; every tree therefore that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire." 3:16-17 John answered them all, "I baptize you with water; but he who is mightier than I is coming, the thong of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie; he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire. His winnowing fork is in his hand, to clear his threshing floor, and to gather the wheat into his granary, but the chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire."

86. The Real Jesus Of The Sayings "Q" Gospel James M. Robinson maintains that the historical Jesus is best revealed in Q. http://www.religion-online.org/showarticle.asp?title=542

87. The Q Source Based On Luke The text of Q as preserved in the verses of Luke and presented by J.B. Tabor. http://www.religiousstudies.uncc.edu/jdtabor/Qluke.html

Blue Text = Not appearing in Matthew; possibly Q 3:7-9, 16b-17 [John the Baptist] said to the multitudes that came out to be baptized by him, "You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bear fruits that befit repentance, and do not begin to say to yourselves, we have Abraham as our father'; for I tell you, God is able from these stones to raise up children to Abraham. Even now the axe is laid to the root of the trees; every tree therefore that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. I baptize you with water; but he who is mightier than I is coming, the thong of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie; he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire. His winnowing fork is in his hand, to clear his threshing floor, and to gather the wheat into his granary, but the chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire." 6:20-23 Blessed are you poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. Blessed are you that hunger now, for you shall be satisfied. Blessed are you that weep now, for you shall laugh. Blessed are you when men hate you, and when they exclude you and revile you, and cast out your name as evil, on account of the Son of man! Rejoice in that day, and leap for joy, for behold, your reward is great in heaven; for so their fathers did to the prophets. 6:37-42 Judge not, and you will not be judged; condemn not, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven; and give and it will be given to you; good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For the measure you give will be the measure you get back." Can a blind man lead a blind man? Will they not both fall into a pit? A disciple is not above his teacher, but every one when he is fully taught will be like his teacher. Why do you see the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? Or how can you say to your brother, 'Brother, let me take out the speck that is in your eye,' when you yourself do not see the log that is in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take out the speck that is in your brother's eye.

88. Q Web Materials | NTGateway Links to articles and essays addressing the subject of Q. http://www.ntgateway.com/synoptic-problem-and-q/q-web-materials/

89. The Case Against Q: A Synoptic Problem Web Site By Mark Goodacre Mark Goodacre argues against the Two Source Hypothesis in favor the Farrer hypothesis, according to which Luke obtained the Q material from the Gospel of Matthew. http://www.markgoodacre.org/Q/

The Case Against Q Studies in Markan Priority and the Synoptic Problem Mark Goodacre Harrisburg, PA: Trinity Press International, 2002 The standard solution to the Synoptic Problem supposes that Matthew and Luke made independent use not only of Mark but also of another source, now lost, called 'Q'. But in The Case Against Q Mark Goodacre combines a strong affirmation of Markan Priority with a careful and detailed critique of the Q hypothesis, giving fresh perspectives on the evidence drawn not only from traditional methods but also from contemporary scholarly approaches. In an invigorating and imaginative approach to one of the most important issues in New Testament scholarship, Goodacre paints a plausible picture of Synoptic interrelationships in a bid to renew discussions about Christian origins. Welcome to the companion site for The Case Against Q , published by Trinity Press International in March 2002. Now available! . This site provides details about the book and a wealth of supplementary materials. All About The Case Against Q Supplementary Materials (Introductory) Endorsements Reviews (New) Contents About the Author Order The Case Against Q ... Introductory Bibliography Supplementary Materials (Articles) Austin Farrer, "On Dispensing With Q"

90. The Synoptic Problem | Bible.org - Worlds Largest Bible Study Site A defense of the Two Source Hypothesis, according to which Matthew and Luke based their gospels on Mark and Q. http://bible.org/article/synoptic-problem/

Home Bible.org Home About Us Finding God ... Home The Synoptic Problem By: Daniel B. Wallace tweetmeme_style = 'compact'; tweetmeme_url = 'http://bible.org/article/synoptic-problem'; Share Download Word Doc The Synoptic Problem: An Introduction A. The Literary Interdependence of the Synoptic Gospels It is quite impossible to hold that the three synoptic gospels were completely independent from each other. In the least, they had to have shared a common oral tradition. But the vast bulk of NT scholars today would argue for much more than that. There are four crucial arguments which virtually prove literary interdependence. 1. Agreement in Wording a. Historical Naivete This approach is historically naive for the following reasons. Third, even if Jesus spoke in Greek exclusively, how is it that not only his words but his deeds are recorded in verbal identity? There is a material difference between remembering the verbiage of what one heard and recording what one saw in identical verbiage. b. Naivete regarding Inspiration This approach is also naive regarding the role of the Spirit in inspiring the authors of the gospels.

91. THE ACTS OF THE MARTYR HABIB Ancient Syriac apocryphal book of acts concerning Habib. http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/basis/habib.html

THE ACTS OF THE MARTYR HABIB THE SAINT PACHOMIUS ORTHODOX LIBRARY This document is in the public domain. Copying it is encouraged. EDITOR'S COMMENT: The following remarkable document tells the story of one of the very last Christians put to death by the pagan Roman authorities before the Edict of Toleration reached the Eastern Provinces. Supposedly based on eye- witness accounts and official court records, its authen- ticity is generally accepted by secular scholars. While many saints' biographies have a "mythic" timelessness and an abundance of miracles which make them seem unbelievable to the modern reader, this text with its three-dimensional characters and "gritty realism" is startlingly contemporary. The various bureaucrats who preside over Habib's horrible sufferings, for example, are not depicted as satanic monsters but as all-too-ordinary men with ordinary passions and ambitions. The tense, morally confused atmosphere generated by Habib's stubborn and "unnecessary" insistence on civil disobedience is one that modern readers of many political persuasions will instantly recognize. Holy St. Habib, pray to God for us in these times, not so far off from yours! N. Redington

92. Acts Of Andrew Introduction by Geoff Trowbridge. http://www.maplenet.net/~trowbridge/actsand.htm

The Acts Of Andrew c. 200-225 C.E. The Acts of Andrew continue the encratite traditions begun in the Acts of Peter and John, and might well be by the same author, though scholars tend to date Andrew slightly later. However, these Acts are not as clearly Gnostic as, for example, the Acts of John; The importance of martyrdom is stressed throughout, which is not in line with Gnostic philosophy. The Greek proconsul Aegeates sentences Andrew to be crucified after his wife refuses his sexual advances following her conversion to Christianity. Andrew survives on the cross for four days, all the while refusing the attempts by his followers to rescue him. Surviving texts range from a Coptic fragment as early as the fourth century to Greek and Latin texts from the twelfth, and it is difficult to determine which represent the original Acts. Some secondary texts claim Andrew to have evangelized Scythia rather than Greece. Return to the table of contents Return to Geoff and Heidi's homepage

93. Acts Of John Introduction by Geoff Trowbridge. http://www.maplenet.net/~trowbridge/actsjohn.htm

The Acts Of John c. 150-200 C.E. The Acts of John were once believed to be the earliest of the Apocryphal Acts, though much of its gnostic idealogy is not found in the other acts (except Thomas). Many scholars believe the blatantly gnostic and/or docetic chapters (94-102 and 109) are a later addition. The original author is traditionally believed to be Leucius Charinus, a companion of John who was later associated with the Manichaeans. The book tells of John's two journeys to Ephesus, during which he performs several ressurections and converts the followers of Artemis after destroying their temple. The book also includes the "Hymn of Christ," used in a modern musical work by Gustav Holst. Like the Johannine gospel, the Christology of the Acts shows some Hellenistic influence. Because the Acts of John were condemned particularly early in their history, all the surviving texts are fragmentary. The earliest manuscripts are Greek, though many Latin texts show later developments and may have suffered from Catholic attempts to purge the unorthodox passages. Return to the table of contents Return to Geoff and Heidi's homepage

94. Acts Of Paul Introduction by Geoff Trowbridge. http://www.maplenet.net/~trowbridge/actspaul.htm

The Acts Of Paul c. 150-200 C.E. The Acts of Paul were by far the most popular of the apocryphal acts, spawning a great deal of Christian art and secondary literature, as well as a cult which venerated Thecla, the young girl who accompanies Paul on his missionary journeys. The Acts were considered orthodox by Hippolytus, as well as other writers as late as the mid-fourth century, but were eventually rejected by the church when heretical groups like the Manichaeans began to adopt them. Still, some late Greek texts of the Epistles to Timothy contain alternate passages that appear to be derived from the Acts. The Acts of Paul were often coupled with the Third Letter of Paul to the Corinthians, which was regarded as authentically Pauline by the Syrian and Armenian churches. Originally a separate work, it was likely written around the time of the pastoral epistles and conjoined with the later Acts only after it had been excluded from most Pauline collections. The letter was written primarily to combat Gnostic and Marcionite doctrine which utilized other Pauline works for anti-semitic means. This epistle has survived in several extant manuscripts, as have the stories of Thecla and the account of Paul's beheading in Rome; the remainder of the Acts exist only in fragmentary Greek texts from the third century, and Coptic texts from the fifth. The author, who is unknown, does not appear to show any dependence upon the canonical Acts, instead utilizing other oral traditions of Paul's preaching and missionary work. He likely wrote in Asia Minor near the end of the second century.

95. Acts Of Peter Introduction by Geoff Trowbridge. http://www.maplenet.net/~trowbridge/actspet.htm

The Acts Of Peter c. 150-200 C.E. The Acts of Peter are generally regarded as the first of the apocryphal Acts, though scholars have previously argued for priority of John's or occasionally Paul's Acts. Modern scholarship tends to agree that Paul uses Peter, while Peter and John share a common origin. Authorship has thus been credited to Leucius, the companion of John who is also credited with the Acts of John. The surviving manuscripts are a long Latin text from Vercelli dating to the sixth century which comprises most of the Acts, and an earlier Greek text containing only the martyrdom, from which we derive the tradition that Peter was crucified upside-down. There are also secondary texts which contain parallel stories on the rather unpleasant theme of women welcoming paralysis rather than defiling their bodies with sexual relations. In a Coptic text included with the Nag Hammadi library, the female in question is Peter's daughter. Ironically, despite these encratite views of sex and marriage, much of the Acts of Peter are spent denouncing the gnostic teacher Simon Magus who undoubtedly shared the same views. The Acts of Peter were judged as heretical by Eusebius and the Gelasian Decree. Peter performs many miracles in the Acts, from talking dogs and infants to the resurrection of both people and smoked fish. Rome is the primary setting, and possibly the place of authorship.

96. Acts Of Thomas Introduction by Geoff Trowbridge. http://www.maplenet.net/~trowbridge/actsthom.htm

The Acts Of Thomas c. 200-225 C.E. Aside from the section of the Acts of John known as the "Preaching of the Gospel," the Acts of Thomas are probably the most overtly Gnostic of the apocryphal Acts, portraying Christ as the "Heavenly Redeemer" who can free souls from the darkness of the physical world. Surprisingly, Thomas is the only one of the five primary Acts to have survived in its entirety—in a Syriac text from the seventh century and a Greek text from the eleventh, as well as scores of fragments. While the Syriac texts are earlier and likely represent the original language of the work, they appear to have been purged of the unorthodox passages. Thus the Greek, though often poorly translated, represents the earlier tradition. Thomas is also the only book of Acts claiming apostolic authorship, though it is difficult to fathom how Thomas could have recorded his own martyrdom. Most believe the author wrote in the early third century, though links to the Gospel of Thomas may place it earlier. The book tells how the apostles drew lots to divide up the world for their missionary work, and India fell to Thomas. He gains Indian followers by performing exorcisms and ressurections, but is eventually sentenced to death after converting the wives of King Misdaeus and his kinsman Charisius. While in prison, Thomas sings the "Hymn of the Pearl," a poem that gained a great deal of popularity in orthodox circles.

97. The Book Of Thomas The Contender English translation by John D. Turner. http://wesley.nnu.edu/biblical_studies/noncanon/acts/tomcntnd.htm

98. Acts Of Paul And Thecla English translation. http://wesley.nnu.edu/biblical_studies/noncanon/acts/plnthec.htm

99. CHURCH FATHERS: Acts And Martyrdom Of St. Matthew English translation. http://www.newadvent.org/fathers/0822.htm

Home Encyclopedia Summa Fathers ... Fathers of the Church > Acts and Martyrdom of St. Matthew Acts and Martyrdom of St. Matthew About that time Matthew , the holy apostle and evangelist of Christ , was abiding in the mountain resting, and praying in his tunic and apostolic robes without sandals ; and, behold, Jesus came to Matthew in the likeness of the infants who sing in paradise , and said to him: Peace to you, Matthew ! And Matthew having gazed upon Him, and not known who He was, said: Grace to you, and peace, O child highly favoured! And why have you come hither to me, having left those who sing in paradise , and the delights there? Because here the place is desert; and what sort of a table I shall lay for you, O child, I know not, because I have no bread nor oil in a jar. Moreover, even the winds are at rest, so as not to cast down from the trees to the ground anything for food; because, for the accomplishing of my fast of forty days, I, partaking only of the fruits falling by the movement of the winds, am glorifying my Jesus . Now, therefore, what shall I bring you, beautiful boy? There is not even water near, that I may wash your feet.

100. CHURCH FATHERS: The Martyrdom Of Bartholomew English translation. http://www.newadvent.org/fathers/0825.htm

Home Encyclopedia Summa Fathers ... Fathers of the Church > The Martyrdom of Bartholomew The Martyrdom of Bartholomew Historians declare that India is divided into three parts; and the first is said to end at Ethiopia , and the second at Media , and the third completes the country; and the one portion of it ends in the dark, and the other in the ocean. To this India , then, the holy Bartholomew the apostle of Christ went, and took up his quarters in the temple of Astaruth , and lived there as one of the pilgrims and the poor . In this temple , then, there was an idol called Astaruth , which was supposed to heal the infirm, but rather the more injured all. And the people were in entire ignorance of the true God ; and from want of knowledge , but rather from the difficulty of going to any other , they all fled for refuge to the false god. And he brought upon them troubles, infirmities, damage, violence , and much affliction; and when any one sacrificed to him, the demon , retiring, appeared to give a cure to the person in trouble; and the foolish people, seeing this, believed in him. But the

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