Multi-source hypothesis
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Q-source, Proto, A, B | |
Gospels' Sources | |
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Matthew | A, Q |
Mark | A, B |
Luke | B, Q |
Theory History | |
Originator | Herbert Marsh |
Proponents |
The Multi-source hypothesis is a proposed solution to the
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
- ^ Marsh 1823, pp. 167–409.
- ^ Boismard 1979, pp. 1–17.
- ^ Rolland 1984, p. 136 Rolland hypothesizes a proto-Matthew source originally composed in Hebrew
- ^ Burkett 2004, pp. 141–2 Burkett hypothesizes a proto-Mark source originally composed in Greek
Sources
- S2CID 144085583. (translated by Lorraine Caza, Robert Beck and Francis Martin)
- Burkett, Delbert (2004). Rethinking the Gospel Sources: From Proto-Mark to Mark. Continuum. ISBN 978-0-567-02550-0.
- OCLC 9174154.
- ISBN 978-2-204-02118-0.