“A Statistical Approach to the Synoptic Problem,” a new series on Jerusalem Perspective by Jerusalem School of Synoptic Research member Halvor Ronning, aims to contribute to the body of empirical data that must be accounted for by any viable theory that attempts to describe the interrelationships between the Synoptic Gospels. To that end, Halvor Ronning has developed and adapted several new methods of quantifying and testing synoptic hypotheses which will be described and applied in “A Statistical Approach to to the Synoptic Problem.”
Jesus and a Canaanite Woman
Does the story of a Canaanite woman’s encounter with Jesus, which is found in the Gospels of Mark and Matthew, show indications of having descended from a Hebrew source? Why did the author of Luke fail to include this story? Explore these questions and more in “Jesus and a Canaanite Woman.”
Sending the Twelve: “The Harvest Is Plentiful” and “A Flock Among Wolves”
Yeshua told his twelve emissaries: “There’s a huge harvest, but a shortage of harvesters. So send word to the owner of the field to hire more workers to help them finish the job.
“Go! But beware, I’m sending you out like a defenseless flock into a pack of ravenous wolves.”
Windows on Jesus: Lesson 1: Introduction, Definitions, Premises
Begin learning about the academic study of Jesus’ life and teachings (or enjoy a refresher course) by “sitting in” on “Windows on Jesus,” Halvor Ronning’s fifteen-part lecture series on the Synoptic Gospels and the Synoptic Problem.
Windows on Jesus: Lesson 2: Synoptic Problem – Differences of Wording and Story Order
Lesson Two of “Windows on Jesus,” a fifteen-part course on the Synoptic Gospels with Halvor Ronning of the Jerusalem School of Synoptic Research.
Windows on Jesus: Lesson 3: The Facts – Charts for Each Gospel
Lesson Three of “Windows on Jesus,” a fifteen-part course on the Synoptic Gospels with Halvor Ronning of the Jerusalem School of Synoptic Research.
Windows on Jesus: Lesson 4: Origins of the Jerusalem School of Synoptic Research
Lesson Four of “Windows on Jesus,” a fifteen-part course on the Synoptic Gospels with Halvor Ronning of the Jerusalem School of Synoptic Research.
Windows on Jesus: Lesson 5: Cooperation of Christians and Jews
Lesson Five of “Windows on Jesus,” a fifteen-part course on the Synoptic Gospels with Halvor Ronning of the Jerusalem School of Synoptic Research.
Windows on Jesus: Lesson 6: The Jerusalem Theory of Gospel Relationships
Lesson Six of “Windows on Jesus,” a fifteen-part course on the Synoptic Gospels with Halvor Ronning of the Jerusalem School of Synoptic Research.
Windows on Jesus: Lesson 7: Texts That Illustrate the Theory
Lesson Seven of “Windows on Jesus,” a fifteen-part course on the Synoptic Gospels with Halvor Ronning of the Jerusalem School of Synoptic Research.
Windows on Jesus: Lesson 8: Other Theories and Their Consequences
Lesson Eight of “Windows on Jesus,” a fifteen-part course on the Synoptic Gospels with Halvor Ronning of the Jerusalem School of Synoptic Research.
Windows on Jesus: Lesson 9: Benefits of the Jerusalem Theory of Synoptic Relationships
Lesson Nine of “Windows on Jesus,” a fifteen-part course on the Synoptic Gospels with Halvor Ronning of the Jerusalem School of Synoptic Research.
Windows on Jesus: Lesson 10: Importance of Hebrew
Lesson Ten of “Windows on Jesus,” a fifteen-part course on the Synoptic Gospels with Halvor Ronning of the Jerusalem School of Synoptic Research.
Windows on Jesus: Lesson 11: Jewish Backgrounds
Lesson Eleven of “Windows on Jesus,” a fifteen-part course on the Synoptic Gospels with Halvor Ronning of the Jerusalem School of Synoptic Research.
Windows on Jesus: Lesson 12: Sermon on the Mount
Lesson Twelve of “Windows on Jesus,” a fifteen-part course on the Synoptic Gospels with Halvor Ronning of the Jerusalem School of Synoptic Research.
Windows on Jesus: Lesson 13: Ethics of Jesus in Context of Jewish Sects
Lesson Thirteen of “Windows on Jesus,” a fifteen-part course on the Synoptic Gospels with Halvor Ronning of the Jerusalem School of Synoptic Research.
Windows on Jesus: Lesson 14: Study Methodology Summarized
Lesson Fourteen of “Windows on Jesus,” a fifteen-part course on the Synoptic Gospels with Halvor Ronning of the Jerusalem School of Synoptic Research.
Windows on Jesus: Lesson 15: Random Texts Suggested by Students
The final lesson of “Windows on Jesus,” a fifteen-part course on the Synoptic Gospels with Halvor Ronning of the Jerusalem School of Synoptic Research.