Origin Of The Four Gospels

By Constantin von Tischendorf

Book Overview

The book ""Origin of the Four Gospels"" by Constantin von Tischendorf is a comprehensive study of the origins of the four canonical Gospels of the New Testament - Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Tischendorf, a renowned biblical scholar and textual critic, delves into the historical background of each Gospel, examining the authorship, date of composition, sources, and textual variants.The book is divided into four parts, each dedicated to one of the four Gospels. Tischendorf begins with a detailed analysis of the Gospel of Matthew, discussing its relationship to the other Gospels and its use of sources such as the Gospel of Mark and the Q document. He then moves on to the Gospel of Mark, exploring its unique characteristics and its role as the basis for the other Gospels.In the third part of the book, Tischendorf examines the Gospel of Luke, focusing on its distinctive features and its use of sources such as Mark and Q. Finally, he delves into the Gospel of John, discussing its theological themes and its relationship to the other Gospels.Throughout the book, Tischendorf draws on his extensive knowledge of biblical languages and textual criticism to provide a detailed and nuanced analysis of each Gospel. He also engages with the work of other scholars and theologians, offering his own insights and interpretations.Overall, ""Origin of the Four Gospels"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the origins and development of the New Testament canon, as well as for scholars and students of biblical studies, theology, and textual criticism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163516244
• ISBN13: 9781163516249
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 286 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"