the synoptic problem." (, ) "..a hypothesis well worth considering and well worth developing. Goddacre's sketch of how it might be developed provides a welcome and refreshing contribution to the discussion of the Synoptic Problem and Lukan editorial procedures." -- John S. Kloppenborg, Review of Biblical Literature, Oct. 2002 (, ) "Although some may question his conclusions, the fact remains that Goodacre's work offers a fresh breath to Synoptic studies. His application of narrative critical methodologies and his interaction with modern cinematic views of Jesus provide an ample amount of interesting material to engage. While including some technical language, his book is still fairly easy to read and his arguments are logically presented. This book would offer great material for a seminar on Q and the Synoptic Problem, While serious students of the Synoptic Gospels will find this book both challenging and useful." -- Leo Percer, Review of Biblical Literature, Oct. 2002 (, ) "...[Goodacre] hassucceeded in producing a wide-ranging, detailed and cogent argument for theomission of Q from synoptic studies. Despite the broad and complex argumentthat Goodacre embraces, the book is easily readable. Goodacre writes in a lucidand clear style that reduces some complex and innovative arguments to prosethat is easily understood. On a more minor point, it is encouraging thatGoodace retains the use of the original Greek (or Coptic in the case of Thomas)throughout the work. This is important when dealing with detailed textualarguments. However, Goodacre courteously renders a translation on almost everyoccasion; thus assisting those for whom