The Framework of the Story of Jesus

Meticulous analysis reveals that the Synoptic Gospels are composed of individual stories that were originally circulated orally within early Christian communities. Karl Ludwig Schmidt argues that the chronological and locational frameworks seen in the Gospels were applied later by the evangelists, rather than being inherent to the stories themselves. This foundational work, now available in English for the first time, offers significant insights into Gospel interpretation, addressing misconceptions and enhancing scholarly discussion on the Synoptic Gospels.