Why Are Matthew, Mark, and Luke Called the Synoptic Gospels

question 12

Multiple Choice

Why are Matthew, Mark, and Luke called the synoptic gospels?

• A) They share the same viewpoint
• B) They share the same narrative outline
• C) They all came from the same source
• D) They were first disseminated in Synopia, Asia Minor (Modern Turkey).

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