The Lost Gospel
The Lost Gospel by Burton L. Mack conjectures a "Q" source for the common material of Luke and Matthew not found in Mark. Mack assumes this to be the
earliest of Christian writings. This writing has a definable community behind it which he describes with unwavering confidence.
Following John S. Kloppenborg, he believes that there are three major layers to it,
each of which neatly coincides with a stage in this community's life. However, he posits two additional stages, one before the
composition of the earliest layer, and divides Q2 up into two parts, one against outsiders, and a further expansion exhorting the
Q community. The earlier stages are supposed to be social criticism, much like the
Cynic philosophers, and the later material apocalyptic. (
see also Q document )
Criticism
Many remark that the book contains primarily conjecture, with little substantial evidence, being a popular book, and not primarily for the scholarly community.[citation needed] Some also, though incorrectly, argue against his Cynic-like Jesus by claiming that there is little evidence for dependence on Cynics for Q's thinking.[citation needed] Mack never posits genetic dependence on Cynics, instead using them as an analogy for their belief system and social role.
External links
- Purchase this book: ISBN 0-06-065375-2
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