During the season of Lent we will be taking an indepth look at the each of the four Gospels and considering how each Gospel was written, why some stories were included and not others and why the wording is different in each. In the process we will discover that each of the writers has a unique perspective to share on the life, mission and ministry of Jesus of Nazareth.

Redaction Criticism     Examines the way the various pieces of the tradition have been assembled into the final literary composition by an author or editor. The arrangement and modification of these pieces reveals something of the author’s intension and the means by which he hoped to achieve them.     Focuses on the intentions of the gospel writers, giving the theology of each writer a distinct character. This perception of the individuality of each gospel writer lends humanity and theological strength to the writings. 

Earlier Lectures

 Gospel of Mark            Gospel of Matthew

Presented  March 18, 2012 @ First United Methodist Church, Williamstown, WV Slides: The Gospel of Luke Lecture Audio