The Similarity of the Synoptic Gospels

The term Synoptic Gospels is used in reference to the first three Gospels of the New Testament in distinction from the Gospel according to John which is not included in this group. The word synoptic means literally to view together, from the Latin syn -- together, and opsis -- view, referring to the fact that the three evangelists, Matthew, Mark and Luke, view the earthly life and ministry of Jesus from a very similar aspect, as it were, from the same vantage point. Any attentive reader will...