Marcan priority

noun

The hypothesis that the Gospel of Mark was the first-written of the three Synoptic Gospels and was used as a source by the other two (Matthew and Luke).

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nounMarcan priority (uncountable)

alternative Markan priority

  1. uncountablelifestyleThe hypothesis that the Gospel of Mark was the first-written of the three Synoptic Gospels and was used as a source by the other two (Matthew and Luke).
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APA

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Chicago

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