Multi-source hypothesis

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Multi-source hypothesis
Q-source, Proto, A, B
Gospels' Sources
MatthewA, Q
MarkA, B
LukeB, Q
Theory History
OriginatorHerbert Marsh
Proponents

The Multi-source hypothesis is a proposed solution to the

synoptic problem, holding that Matthew, Mark, and Luke
are not directly interdependent but have each drawn from a distinct combination of earlier documents. It encompasses a family of theories differing in the particulars of the nature and relationships of these earlier documents.

An early form of the theory was proposed by Herbert Marsh over two centuries ago.[1] More recently, Marie-Émile Boismard proposed a structurally similar theory,[2] which was further developed by Philippe Rolland[3] and Delbert Burkett.[4]

According to these theories, the common material among the three synoptic gospels ultimately derives from a proto-gospel somewhat like Mark. This proto-gospel underwent two independent revisions, A and B. Mark was formed by recombining these two revisions. Matthew built upon A and Luke upon B. Both Matthew and Luke also drew from a common source Q, as well as other sources for their unique material.

See also

References

  1. ^ Marsh 1823, pp. 167–409.
  2. ^ Boismard 1979, pp. 1–17.
  3. ^ Rolland 1984, p. 136 Rolland hypothesizes a proto-Matthew source originally composed in Hebrew
  4. ^ Burkett 2004, pp. 141–2 Burkett hypothesizes a proto-Mark source originally composed in Greek

Sources

  • S2CID 144085583
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    (translated by Lorraine Caza, Robert Beck and Francis Martin)
  • Burkett, Delbert (2004). Rethinking the Gospel Sources: From Proto-Mark to Mark. Continuum. .
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