4. Outline of the Course:
I. Introductory Remarks
A. Special Introduction to Mark, Matthew and Luke
B. The Synoptic Problem
C. Interpretation of the Gospels
D. The World of the New Testament
II. The Galilean Section (Mattthew 3-18; Mark 1-9; and Luke 3:1‒9:50)
A. From John the Baptist to The Beginning of Jesus’ Ministry (GP* nos. 1-17)
B. The Sermon on the Mount (GP nos. 18-44)
C. The Sermon on the Plain (GP nos. 73-78)
D. In the Thick of His Galilean Ministry (GP nos. 45-72; 79-136)
III. Luke’s Special Section (137-186)
IV. The Judean Section (Matthew 19-27; Mark 10-15; Luke 18:15-23:40)**
A. The Journey to Jerusalem (GP nos. 187-195)
B. The Days in Jerusalem (GP nos. 196-230)
C. The Passion Narrative (GP nos. 231-253)
D. The Paschal Narrative (GP, pp. 188-191)
V. The Infancy Narrative (GP, pp. 1-7)**
VI. Conclusion**
**GP = BURTON H. THROCKMORTON, JR., Gospel Parallels: A Synopsis of the First Three Gospels, 4th ed. (Manila: Daughters of Saint Paul, 1979).
