Q, the Earliest Gospel

Examines the lost Gospel known as Q, which offers a distinct and remarkable picture of Jesus and his significance – and one that differs markedly from that offered by its contemporary, the apostle Paul.

Offers a succinct account of why scholars maintain that the Gospel Q existed in the first place.

Demonstrates how scholars have been able to reconstruct the contents and wording of Q from the two later Gospels that used it as a source: Matthew and Luke.

Reveals a very different portrait of Jesus than in much of the later canonical writings.

Challenges the way we think of Christian origins and the very nature and mission of Jesus Christ.

Contents:
What is Q?
Finding the lost
What a difference a difference makes (Why Q matters)
Q, Thomas, and other Gospels
Appendix: The English text of Q (International Q Project)

John S Kloppenborg is a world authority on Q and Professor of Religion at the Department for the Study of Religion, University of Toronto.