Excavating Q: The History and Setting of the Sayings Gospel

by John S. Kloppenborg

In this tour de force, the author offers a comprehensive introduction to the study of Q, the collection of Jesus' sayings long hypothesized as the source for the canonical gospels of Matthew and Luke. Part I deals with the methods for studying Q, their presuppositions, and a survey of current research. Part II addresses more theological and theoretical issues relevant to the Synoptic Problem, Q as a document, its redaction, and its social setting...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 080062601X
• ISBN13: 9780800626013
• Release Date: August 2000
• Publisher: Augsburg Fortress Publishing
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 3.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 5.9" x 9.0"