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Title: Wrong Problem
Review: Is there anything more futile then the synoptic problem? A professor of New Testament at a Theological Seminary should certainly realize that the problem is not a literary one. Let me explain. The synoptic problem, as defined by the book, is why luke, mark, and matthew look so much alike. Many possible solutions exist but none have been proven. My concern is what will be gained if this problem is solved? Maybe we could better ascertain the theological preferences of the evangelists but then we will have a bigger problem harmonizing those idiosyncracies then we do now. Beyond that, there is no advantage. For what it is the book does introduce and explain the theories and such, but don't devote your life too it. Too many great minds do alrighty.
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