JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1984 Question 26

Question 26

General Knowledge

The synoptic gospels refer to the

  1. A.books of the New Testament
  2. B.first four books of the New Testament
  3. C.first three books of the New Testament
  4. D.first five books of the Bible
  5. E.Didache
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Answer: C (first three books of the New Testament)

Explanation

Matthew, Mark and Luke — the first three books of the New Testament — are called synoptic because they 'see together', telling Jesus' story in a similar way.