The Lost Gospel
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The Lost Gospel by Burton L. Mack conjectures a "Q" source for the common material of Luke and Matthew. Mack assumes this to be the earliest of Christian writings. This writing has a definable community behind it which he describes with unwavering confidence. He conjectures that it has three layers to it, each of which neatly coincides with a stage in this community's life. The earlier part is supposed to be social criticism, and the later material apocalyptic. ( see also Authentic Matthew )
Criticism
Some suppose Mack's Jesus sounds like a puppet of Mack. Many remark that the book contains primarily conjecture, with little substantial evidence.
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