Read Chapter 11 (pp. 155-166) of your textbook, Encountering the New Testament, by Elwell and Yarbrough.

Write a 1-2 page paper defining the synoptic problem and explaining your thoughts on this issue.

To achieve maximum points for content and analysis described in the Writing Paper rubric provided in the syllabus, the following elements need to be thoroughly addressed:

Similarities between the synoptic Gospels.

Sources (possible) for the material each synoptic Gospel shares.

What sources may each writer have used to construct his Gospel?

Solution (your proposal) to the synoptic problem. How do you explain the synoptic problem?

Provide at least two sources. Citations to the dictionary should be provided in addition to the required two sources. The Bible should not be listed on the References page, but does have to be cited in-text.

Use the Paper Writing rubric provided in the syllabus to ensure you have met all of the criteria.