Week 1 Essays

Your responses to the following essay questions are due this week. These responses should demonstrate an informed opinion based on a good understanding of the required reading. Be sure to answer each question carefully and thoroughly. Essays are to be double-spaced and 250 to 300 words in length. Submit all essays in one document.

Essay 1: How would you define the synoptic problem? What do you think is the best solution and why?

Essay 2: What do you think is emphasized about Jesus in each of the synoptic gospels? Provide examples.

Essay 3: What do the synoptic gospels tell us about the identity of their original audiences? Provide examples.

Essay 4: Which is your favorite of the synoptic gospels and why?