Become a member of the Center for Bible Study! 👉https://give.ministrylinq.com/App/Form/d96bbdb5-197e-4a2d-820c-e3e4e3683e06Join the Facebook Center for Bible Study Group for ongoing conversation about the Bible, live Q&A sessions, and great community. 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/908391187019803Follow Dr. Botner on social mediaFacebook page: 👉 https://www.facebook.com/MABotner/ Twitter: 👉 https://twitter.com/maxbotner/ TikTok: 👉 https://www.instagram.com/drmaxbotner/ Instagram: 👉 https://www.instagram.com/drmaxbotner/In this conversation, Dr. James Barker shares his insights into the synoptic problem, discussing the historical context of gospel origins and the importance of critical scholarship. He emphasizes the need for independent thinking in biblical studies and explores the writing practices of ancient authors, particularly in relation to the gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. In this conversation, Dr. James Barker discusses the intricacies of ancient writing, the use of multiple sources by ancient authors, and the implications of these practices for understanding the synoptic gospels. He elaborates on the Farrer hypothesis, the relationship between the gospels of John and the synoptics, and the theological implications of gospel development, particularly in relation to Trinitarian theology. The discussion emphasizes the importance of literary analysis in understanding the gospels and the evolution of Christological thought.Access Dr. Baker's academic work 👉 page https://wku.academia.edu/JamesBarkerGrab your copy of Writing and Rewriting the Gospels 👉https://www.amazon.com/Writing-Rewriting-Gospels-John-Synoptics/dp/0802874525?&linkCode=sl1&tag=jacobberman55-20&linkId=243c689c6182bb36b2c5c343711947b5&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tlz