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Synoptist — Syn*op tist, n. Any one of the authors of the three synoptic Gospels, which give a history of our Lord s life and ministry, in distinction from the writer of John s Gospel, which gives a fuller record of his teachings. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
synoptist — noun the writer of one of the Synoptic Gospels … English new terms dictionary
synoptist — syn·op·tist … English syllables
synoptist — n. the writer of a Synoptic Gospel … Useful english dictionary
Synoptics — • The name given since Griesbach s time (about 1790) to the first three canonical Gospels Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Synoptics Synoptics … Catholic encyclopedia
Synoptic — Syn*op tic, n. One of the first three Gospels of the New Testament. See {Synoptist}. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Biblical Chronology — Biblical Chronology † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Biblical Chronology Biblical chronology deals with the dates of the various events recorded in the Bible. It has to consider how far the Bible contains a chronology at all; to what extent… … Catholic encyclopedia
synopsis — noun /sɪˈnɒpsɪs,sɪˈnɑːpsɪs/ a) A brief summary of the major points of a written work, either as prose or as a table; an abridgment or condensation of a work. b) A prayer book for use by the laity … Wiktionary
synopsis — n. (pl. ses ) summary; outline. ♦ synoptic(al), a. giving or pertaining to synopsis; taking the same view; ♦ synoptic Gospels, those according to Matthew, Mark and Luke. ♦ synoptist, n. writer of synoptic Gospel … Dictionary of difficult words
