Francis Watson's Gospel Writing: Scholarly Perspectives

Prominent biblical scholars engage with Francis Watson's most striking arguments on gospel writing, specifically: the argument against Q but for an early sayings collection; the four-fold gospel rather than four gospels; and the larger landscape of Jesus and gospel reception and interpretation.

The contributors ask whether, and in what ways, Watson's reorientation of gospel studies is successful and explore its implications for research. The book is more than a critical review of Watson's work; it carries forward his work with fresh treatments and provides an essential volume for students and scholars seeking to understand the landscape of gospel studies and to explore new directions within it.