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synoptic gospels
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way to describe the gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke collectively
The synoptic gospels are the gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke, which are grouped together because they share similar content and structure. Scholars study them together to understand how early Christian communities told the story of Jesus and what they emphasized in their accounts.
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Encyclopedic overview
The calming of the storm is recounted in each of the three synoptic gospels, but not in John.
Interpretation
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