Book Synopsis
This course (The Synoptic Gospels), is a three-hour credit course, aims at helping you gain more knowledge about the first three gospels of the New Testament. You will have a full grasp of why the first three gospels are being referred to as the synoptic gospels, as well as what constitute the synoptic problems and their solution. The course will guide you on the authorship, date, sources, purposes and special features of these gospels among others.
The approach adopted in this course acknowledges the import of biblical context and contents to our understanding of the gospels. It is hoped that this approach will properly situate you in the world of the gospel writers; help you avoid over spiritualization of the gospel messages and treating the gospel out of context.
This course has fourteen student units. You are not required to take other courses before you study for this course. The course has been developed with appropriate examples suitable for the audience worldwide.