The following remarks are based on three criteria:
- The observation of Robert L. Lindsey1Robert Lisle Lindsey. A Hebrew Translation of the Gospel of Mark, Jerusalem 1973. that the synoptic material, as preserved in Luke, was rewritten by Mark and that Matthew depends on Mark;
- The importance of contemporaneous Judaism for the interpretation of the Gospels;
- The simple truth that old wine is better than new wine.
This truth should be taken into account in the exegesis of Jesus’ words about fasting, contained in Mark 2:18-22; Mt 9:14-17 and Luke 5:33-39. Continue reading
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↑1 | Robert Lisle Lindsey. A Hebrew Translation of the Gospel of Mark, Jerusalem 1973. |
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