1. The Annunciation Matthew 1:18, Luke 1:26 the version in Luke is longest, and GoB follows Luke closest 2. Warning to Joseph Matthew 1:19 (only) 3. Nativity Luke 2:1 for Annas and Caiaphas, cf. Luke 3:1 4. Angels appear to the Shepherds Luke 2:8 (only) 5. Circumcision of Jesus Luke 2:21 (only) 6. Three Magi Matthew 2:1 (only) 8. Flight into Egypt and Massacre of the Innocents Matthew 2:13 (only) 9.2 Disputation with Doctors (Jesus in the Temple) Luke 2:41 (only) 10. Book of Prophecy at Mount Olives None 11. Healing the Leper Mark 1:40, Matthew 8:1, Luke 5:12 in Mark it is after the Call of the Disciples and some teaching and healing in Matthew it is after the Sermon on the Mount in Luke it is after the Call of the Disciples in GoB he descends a mountain like in Matthew however, the mountain is the Mount of Olives, where he received the Book of Prophecy in Mark and Luke Jesus did not descend and heal in Mk/Mt/Lu/GB Jesus orders the man to keep the secret and the man doesn't 12. First Sermon / Sermon on a Mount None very loosely connected to Matthew 5, 6, and 7 (Sermon on the Mount) Jesus praises God for various things then Jesus rebukes priests, scribes, and doctors the priests start to speak evil about Jesus on the plot, cf. Mark 3:6, Matthew 12:14, and Luke 11:54 Mark and Matthew put this in context of Healing on the Sabbath Luke puts it in context of rebuking the Pharisees GoB follows Luke more closely here, but it's more generalised in GoB 13. Jesus Comforted by Gabriel None very loosely, Matthew 12:15 Jesus only flees in Matthew though in GoB he doesn't flee, but sends a plea to God for help Jesus sacrifices a sheep in this GoB story 14. Temptation in the Wilderness Mark 1:12, Matthew 4:1, Luke 4:1 in the Synoptics this immediately follows the baptism GoB follows more closely the shorter version in Mark 14.2 The Twelve Apostles Mark 3:13, Matthew 10:1, Luke 6:12 Cf. also John 1:40 in Mark, Jesus goes up a mountain and calls the apostles in Matthew, Jesus simply calls the apostles in Luke, Jesus prays on the mountain and descends and calls the apostles GoB follows Luke most closely GoB: Andrew and Peter, Barnabas, Matthew, John and James, Thaddaeus and Judas, Bartholomew and Philip James, and Judas Iscariot Mark: Peter, James and John, Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James bar Alphaeus, Thaddaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas Iscariot Matthew: Peter and Andrew, James and John, Philip and Bartholomew, Thomas and Matthew, James bar Alphaeus and Thaddaeus, Simon the Zealot and Judas Iscariot Luke: Peter and Andrew, James, John, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James bar Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, Judas bar James, and Judas Iscariot John: Peter and Andrew, John and James, Philip, Nathanael, Thomas Didymus, Judas Iscariot, and another Judas (Thaddeus or Jude?) Peter — Mk, Mt, Lk, Jn, BG Andrew — Mk, Mt, Lk, Jn, BG James Boanerges — Mk, Mt, Lk, Jn, BG John Boanerges — Mk, Mt, Lk, Jn, BG Philip — Mk, Mt, Lk, Jn, BG Bartholomew — Mk, Mt, Lk, BG [Not Jn] (Nathanael in John?) Matthew — Mk, Mt, Lk, BG [Not Jn] (also called Levi?) Judas Didymus Thomas — Mk, Mt, Lk, Jn [not BG] (also called Judas, or Didymus?) James bar Alphaeus — Mk, Mt, Lk, BG [Not Jn] Thaddeus — Mk, Mt, BG [Not Lk or Jn] (Lk has Judas bar James, Jn has Judas; Lebbaeus?) Simon the Zealot — Mk, Mt, Lu [Not Jn or BG] Judas Iscariot — Mk, Mt, Lk, Jn, BG Barnabas — BG [only BG] 15. Water into Wine John 2:1 in BG the place (Cana) is not mentioned in John the feast (Tabernacles) is not mentioned the account in John is slightly more detailed, in general in John this comes immediately after calling the disciples there is the same placement in BG perhaps cf. John 7 16. Sermon on the Mount Complex In GoB the elements are: * Wine in new vessels * Cannot serve two masters * Beatitudes * Journeying as pilgrims * Who shall clothe us? * Heaven and earth shall fail * The man who built a barn * Give and receive a hundredfold Which are linked to: * Wine in new vessels — Mk 2:22, Mt 9:17, Lk 5:37 * Cannot serve two masters — Mt 6:24 [Sermon], Lk 16:13 * Beatitudes — cf. loosely Mt 5 [Sermon], Lk 6 [Sermon on the Plain] * Journeying as pilgrims — None? * Who shall clothe us? — Mt 6:25 [Sermon], Lk 12:22 * Heaven and earth shall fail — cf. Mk 13:31, Mt 24:35, Lk 16:17 and 21:33 * The man who built a barn — Thomas 63, cf. Luke 12:16 * Give and receive a hundredfold — Cf. Mk 4:8 and 10:29, Mt 13:8 and 19:29, Lk 8:8 the most interesting is the copy of Thomas 63 how did a mediaeval forgery come to get this passage from Thomas? 17. Doctrine Concerning God None Philip asks Jesus about the nature of God Jesus lists the transcendent characteristics of God Jesus says "you ought not to attend to the letter, but to the sense" cf. St. Paul on this matter (perhaps this phrase was from Jesus) Jesus says there are 144,000 prophets 18. Persecution of the Servants Complex GoB: * I have chosen you * If the world hates you, you are mine * The prophets were slain too * Sparrows and hairs on your head * Turn the other cheek * Put on the garments of love this is perhaps a kind of extension of the Sermon on the Mountain however, it is placed after that, in private with the apostles parallels: * I have chosen you — Jn 15:16 * If the world hates you, you are mine — Jn 15:18 * The prophets were slain too — cf. Mt 5:12 [Sermon], Lk 6:23 [Sermon on the Plain] * Sparrows and hairs on your head — Mt 10:29, Lk 12:6 * Turn the other cheek — Mt 5:39 [Sermon], Lk 6:27 [Sermon on the Plain] * Put on the garments of love — None cf. also Luke 11:48 for "The prophets were slain too" on the garments of love, cf. St. Paul (again, perhaps this saying came from Jesus) 19. Foretelling the Betrayal John 6:70 Cf. Mark 9:30, Matthew 17:22, Luke 9:44 predictions in Mark are at Mk 8:31, 9:30, and 10:32 in Mark, the first and third predictions are not of the betrayal, only the second same in Matthew, didn't check Luke GoB however most closely follows John 19.3. Jesus Heals Ten Lepers None Jesus says "I am not come to be served, but to serve" Mark 10:45, Matthew 20:28, Luke 22:27 the context in Mark and Matthew is the Request of James and John in Luke the context is the Final Discourse in GoB, then, the context is entirely different since Jesus is addressing the lepers interesting image of the ten and the nine the reference to the Ishmaelite may mean this section is corrupted 20. Calming of the Storm Complex a. Jesus calms the storm b. Jesus says no sign will be given to the faithless generation c. Only Naaman the Syrian was cleansed d. Jesus was going to be thrown from a precipice parallels: a. Jesus calms the storm — Mk 4:35, Mt 8:23, Lk 8:23 b. No sign for the faithless generation — Mk 8:12, Mt 12:38, Lk 11:29 c. Only Naaman the Syrian was cleansed — Lk 4:27 d. Jesus was going to be thrown from a precipice — Lk 4:29 In Mark, after (b) he goes in a boat "back to the other side". In Matthew and Luke this is in a different context. The boat in Mark is perhaps akin to the placement after (a) in GoB. this passage contains the seashore Nazareth error 21. Demons and Swine Mark 5:1, Matthew 8:28, Luke 8:25 In the Synoptics this is in Gerasenes, not Capernaum as in GoB. In Mark 2000 pigs are drowned, not the 6666 in GoB (cf. Revelations). In Mt and Lk no numbers are mentioned. In Mk and Mt this occurs after the calming of the storm, as more or less in GoB. 21.4 Woman of Canaan Mark 7:24, Matthew 15:22 Jesus went into parts of Tyre and Sidon there he met the Woman of Canaan (in GoB) this is the Syrophonecian woman (in Mark) this is much expanded in the GoB there is an excellent section comparing the dog to a master's dog only John 12:25 comes anywhere near to being comparible but that's a very tenuous connexion indeed interestingly, in GoB the Canaanite Woman gets converted to the Law 23. Discourse on Circumcision None This definitely has no canonical parallels. The GoB is here very strongly pro-circumcision. This makes the origin of the GoB somewhat clearer. (There seems to be some Judaic-Christian overlap.) Ebionite - some overlap Carpocratian - no overlap Cerinthian - meagre overlap Nazarenes - major overlap Elcesaites (Ebionites) - unsure 24.2. Story of the Rich Man and Lazarus Luke 16:19 (only) no differing details from a quick skim 25. Contempt of the Flesh None "no one would amass anything for himself" "everything would be in common" the Carpocratians believed in holding things in common Jerusalem and Samaria are contrasted one cannot build in one and receive in the other 26. Treasure in the Field Complex a. Treasure in a field b. Hate father and mother c. Tale of Abraham d. Laughter and misery e. Laughing at madness Parallels: a. Treasure in a field — Mt 13:44 (only) b. Hate father and mother — Lk 14:26 (only) c. Tale of Abraham — None? d. Laughter and misery — Lk 6:21 and 6:25 (only) e. Laughing at madness — None The long tale of Abraham explains the hate passage only in GoB. The imagery of father and mother is strong in Gospel of Thomas too. However, the GoB extended version seems to follow Luke most closely. Here, in the GoB, it is extended even further in the non-canonical section. the seamless weaving of this story in the laughing and weeping section is interesting 27.3. Abraham Destroys the Idols None Continuing the long Abraham section. Philip asks the questions here. Note how the Tale of the Rich Man and Lazarus starts the Abraham story section. 29. God Revealed to Abraham None Is this the completion of an original catchwording sequence? 30. The Greatest Commandment Mark 12:28, Matthew 22:35, Luke 10:25 In GoB, the man says the commandments, not Jesus. The man then asks who his neighbour is. This is followed by the Good Samaritan only in Luke. 30.2. The Good Samaritan Luke 10:30 (only) In Luke, the Good Samaritan pays two pieces of silver In GoB, the Good Samaritan pays four pieces of gold Only in GoB does the doctor (scribe?) go away confused after the story 31. Tribute to Caesar Mark 12:13, Matthew 22:15, Luke 20:20 In Mark and Matthew the order is: * Tribute to Caesar * Marriage and Resurrection * Greatest Commandment Luke only has the first two, and the Greatest Commandment elsewhere. GoB therefore omits the Marriage and Ressurection section from this sequence. 31.2. The Centurion's Son Matthew 8:5, Luke 7:1 Only in GoB is he the centurion's son rather than his servant. Only in GoB is the centurion an old man. Why would he be old if he's a centurion? Perhaps he has been a centurion for many years. Only in GoB had the man previously worshipped other gods. Only in GoB did an angel in his sleep foretell the prophetic nature of Jesus. Cf. the Syrophonecian woman of Canaan 32. Supper in the Lawyer's House Complex a. The apostles don't wash their hands — Mk 7:1, Mt 15:1, Lk 11:37 b. You tithe rue and mint — Lk 11:42 (cf. also a passage in Matthew) c. You put weights on others — Lk 11:46 d. Idolatory of Baal — None e. What goes out of a man defiles him — Mk 7:15, Mt 15:20 f. In Israel there are statues of flesh — None Only in Luke is the invitation of a single Pharisee emphasized. Similarly, in GoB there is a single lawyer inviting Jesus. This is a merge of Luke, a section on Baal, and the conclusion from Mk and Mt In both Mk and Mt this precedes the Syrophonecian/Canaanite woman story 33. House in Ruin None Cf. Luke 6:48 This is still set, in GoB, in the lawyer's house. The discussion is still about idolatory, expanding the Baal section. Jesus says that the foundation of a house is its most important part Jesus says that idolatory breaks the foundation of faith cf. Luke 6:48, the man who built his house on stone this story is somewhat different in GoB, however 34. Man with the Withered Hand Complex (a) The man with the withered hand Mark 3:1, Matthew 12:10, Luke 6:6 In GoB the setting is once again the door at the lawyer's house. In the Synoptics, the setting is Jesus entering a synagogue In the Synoptic setting, this is related to the teaching about the Sabbath It's logical that these sections should be connected. Which context, however, is the original? (b) Who exalts himself shall be humbled. Matthew 23:12, Luke 14:8 GoB follows Luke here in Matthew the context is the Woes to the Pharisees in Luke this is another meal with a leader of the Pharisees In GoB, then, these two meals are merged 35. The Fall of Satan None Jesus tells them how Satan fell Notes the 144,000 chosen 36. Unceasing Prayer Complex a. Who doesn't pray is more wicked than Satan — None b. He who seeks finds — Mt 7:7, Lk 11:9 c. The hypocrites pray openly — Mt 6:5, cf. Lk 20:47 d. Prayer without consideration mocks God — None? e. Will you forgive someone who blows asking for forgiveness? — None? f. Teach us to make prayer — Lk 11:1 This context is a mix of Matthew and Luke, with further elements It is hard to say if this is a later amalgamation, or a pre-Synoptic sequence (This is especially true of d. and e., and may be true of a.) 37. Prayer of Jesus Matthew 6:9, Luke 11:2 O Lord our God [Mt. Father in heaven, Lk. Father] hallowed be your holy name your kingdom come in us [Mt/Lk. come] your will be done always and as it is done in heaven so be it done in earth give us the bread for every day and forgive us our sins [Mt. debts] as we forgive them that sin against us [Mt. debts] and suffer us not to fall into temptations but deliver us from evil [Not in Lk.] for you are alone our God [Not in Mt/Lk.] to whom pertains glory and honour for ever [Cf. the Didache] Didache: "for yours is the power and the glory for ever" GoB: glory, honour Didache: power, glory Traditional: kingdom, power, glory 38. Law and the Prophets Matthew 5:17 [Sermon on the Mount] this is moderately expanded in GoB 39. Fall of Man, Temptation of Eve, Expulsion from Paradise None Continuation of the Satan section from 35 Spans 39, 40, and 41 Mentions Muhammad quite a lot, may be corrupt in general 42. Are You Elijah? None Compares with: * John as Elijah — Mt 11:14, cf. Lk 1:17 * Peter's confession — Mk 8:27, Mt 16:13, Lk 9:18 See also Matthew 17:13 In John 1:21, John says he is not Elijah In GoB, Jesus says he is not the Messiah He also says that he is not Elijah He is, however, the voice in the wilderness * Voice in the wilderness — Mk 1:3, Mt 3:3, Lk 3:4, Jn 1:23 In Mt 3:3 and Jn 1:23, the voice in the wilderness is specifically John In GoB, Jesus takes John's place as the herald of the Messiah In the canonical gospels, of course, Jesus is the Messiah 42.5. The Transfiguration Mark 9:2, Matthew 17:1, Luke 9:28 This is set on Mount Tabor None of the canonical gospels set it on Mount Tabor However, Mount Tabor is the place of the transfiguration in early tradition Only in GoB does Barnabas accompany Peter, James, and John The GoB account is slightly shorter than the Synoptic accounts Unlike the Synoptic account it gives a terse explanation: That God has "done this in order that you may believe on my words" 43. Doctrine of the Messiah None Jesus describes the Messenger or Messiah 43.4. Lineage of the Messiah Mark 12:35, Matthew 22:41 In Mark and Matthew, the "Lord said to my lord" passage has no explanation. In GoB, it means that the Messiah is not from the lineage of Isaac. Instead, the GoB says he will be from Ishmael. More Muhammadite material is inserted here. So again, some corruption of the text. This passage in Mark and Matthew is very confusing Here it is less confusing, but sadly the passage is corrupt 45 Hypocrisy Rebuked None Cf. Mark 7:6, 12:15 - Both covered elsewhere in GoB though Cf. Matthew 23 46. The Wicked Husbandmen Mark 12:1, Matthew 21:33, Luke 20:9 This is called the "Labourers in the Vineyard" in the online edition That normally refers to Matthew 20:1, though, which is a different parable The GoB version is shorter, and contains no reference to a son The exegesis is slightly more detailed, but focusses on the prophets not the son This parable is very different from the one in Matthew 46.3. Jesus Heals the Bent Woman Luke 13:10 This is a doing good on the Sabbath story In Luke, Jesus says they would lead an ox to water on the Sabbath In GoB, Jesus says they would pull an ass or ox out of a ditch Straw in another's eye, beam waiting to cut off their head Matthew 7:3, Luke 6:41 Slight variant here, of course 47. Widow's Son at Nain Luke 7:11 This is said to be the second year of Jesus' prophetic ministry In the Synoptics Jesus is only ministering for one year In John, he ministers for three years In Luke, Jesus is not asked to raise the son In GoB, the people of the town ask Jesus to help Jesus weeps at being called a kind of God Gabriel however says that Jesus has been given great power 48. Tumult at Nain None Part of this is described in Luke 7:16 The rest, and main drift, has no parallel in the canonical gospels Jesus being in Nain caused a great tumult This is said to have caused problems in the third year of his ministry Jesus didn't stay in Nain, but went to Capernaum Apostolorum 26 - For my Father said unto me: My Son, in the day of judgement thou shalt have no respect for the rich, neither pity for the poor, but according to the sins of every man shalt thou deliver him unto everlasting torment.