The synoptic problem refers to scholars' attempts to understand the relationship among the gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke (known as the synoptic gospels because they have so much material in common).
Two solutions to this problem—the ancient Augustinian hypothesis and the more modern Griesba...
The synoptic problem refers to scholars' attempts to understand the relationship among the gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke (known as the synoptic gospels because they have so much material in common).
Two solutions to this problem—the Q or two-source hypothesis and the Farrer hypothesis—begin...
▲ Unlike some answers to the question about the Matthean Priority, not external evidence is included in the answers to the question about the Markan Priority.
@All In regards to this question hermeneutics.stackexchange.com/q/15559/2479 I find that the new user, which we are all trying to encourage(I think) merely needs to state her 'hermeneutic comparison'(Biblical Scholars who reference C.Ptolemy's "Canon of Kings" vs those who don't. She is not asking for a history lesson, she wants a comparison of Biblical Hermeneutics, which is what we are about(I think).
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Hosea 3:4 is part of a brief "reprise" of the "prophet-as-symbol" in his relationship with an unfaithful woman/spouse. (The terms of their relationship and the connection between Hosea 1 and 3 are matters of discussion, even dispute, among interpreters.)
Here it appears to be part of a ...
@All This answer is positively breathtaking: not only examining linguistic and contextual interpretation but also replete with visuals and 'eye catching' details-something a casual viewer would take interest in. Kudos to David, and I see this as '10' answer-something to strive for.
@Tau I'm grateful for the encouraging feedback, Tau. Ironically, other answers I've offered have cost me much more effort, but have sunk without (almost) a trace. :) You never know what will "connect", I suppose!
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Hosea 3:4 is part of a brief "reprise" of the "prophet-as-symbol" in his relationship with an unfaithful woman/spouse. (The terms of their relationship and the connection between Hosea 1 and 3 are matters of discussion, even dispute, among interpreters.)
Here it appears to be part of a ...
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