This course provides an introduction to the Gospels of Mark, Mathew, and Luke. The literary structures, the distinctive theological themes, and the community for which each Synoptic Gospel was written will be thoroughly presented. Emphasis will be placed upon the synoptic problem and as part of the theological examination of the miracle stories, parables, pronouncement stories, and sayings of Jesus. This course will include exegesis of selected pericopae.
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