Excavating Q: The History and Setting of the Sayings Gospel

In this tour de force, the author offers a comprehensive introduction to the study of Q, the collection of Jesus’ sayings long hypothesized as the source for the canonical gospels of Matthew and Luke. Part one deals with the methods for studying Q, their presuppositions, and a survey of current research. Part two addresses more theological and theoretical issues relevant to the Synoptic Problem, Q as a document, its redaction, and its social setting.