What is the “Q” Source Theory?
Reading Time: 5 minutesQuestion 1064 When studying the Synoptic Gospels—Matthew, Mark, and Luke—you’ll quickly encounter discussions about how these three Gospels relate to each other. They share so much material, often in nearly identical wording, that scholars have long debated how to explain the similarities and differences. One popular explanation involves a hypothetical document called “Q.” But what…