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The Synoptic Problem
In ancient times, scholars did not agree,
On the order in which the gospels were written, you see?

Augustine thought it was Matthew, Mark, Luke and then John,
And his belief was widely accepted until Griesbach came along.

"Mark copied from Matthew and Luke," he more or less said,
But...

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Book: Reflection on the Important Things