In this compelling and rigorous academic study, Mark Goodacre provides a robust challenge to the widely accepted 'Q' hypothesis—the theory that a lost document underlies the Gospels of Matthew and Luke. By re-examining the Synoptic Problem through the lens of Markan priority, Goodacre offers a fresh, evidence-based argument that questions the necessity of such a hypothetical source.

This book is essential reading for anyone engaged in serious biblical criticism or undergraduate theology. Goodacre guides you through the complexities of source criticism with clarity and precision, demonstrating how a thorough understanding of the relationship between the Gospels can be achieved without relying on non-existent documents. Whether you are a student or a seasoned scholar, this work provides the tools you need to engage critically with Gospel origins and the literary dynamics of the New Testament. Deeply researched and persuasively argued, The Case Against Q remains a vital contribution to modern scholarship, inviting you to reconsider the foundations of current Synoptic study.