synoptics
/sɪˈnɑptɪks/
noun
- The first three Gospels of the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, and Luke), which share similar content, structure, and perspective.
- Many scholars believe that Mark was written first and used as a source by the other Synoptics.
- The Synoptics focus on Jesus' teachings and miracles, while John's Gospel has a different style.
- In Bible study class, we compared the Synoptics to see how each writer told the same stories.