The Fourfold Gospel; Section IV

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This volume begins with Christ's teaching in parables and concludes with His directive to His followers: "Let him deny himself and take up his cross." These Synoptic traditions are often obscure in meaning and origin. The text aims to demonstrate that the Fourth Evangelist, who does not mention "parable" or "cross," frequently alludes to Christian concepts related to these terms. This exploration seeks to clarify why the writer omitted these words and to provide insight into what Christ may have intended. The investigation starts with Mark's Gospel for three reasons: it contains the earliest form of Synoptic tradition, Matthew and Luke have drawn heavily from it, and it appears to have been largely overlooked by early editors and scribes. Notably, Victor of Antioch, writing in the fifth century, noted the absence of a continuous commentary on Mark's Gospel. This work is a reproduction of a significant historical text, published by Forgotten Books, which utilizes advanced technology to preserve the original format while repairing imperfections found in the aged copy. In rare instances, some flaws from the original may be replicated, but most imperfections are successfully repaired to maintain the integrity of this historical work.