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Weisse Proposes the Two-Source Hypothesis
- When
- 1838
- Where
- University of Leipzig
Christian Hermann Weisse proposed the two-source hypothesis in 1838, positing that Matthew and Luke relied on Mark and a hypothetical source Q.
Weisse, a professor at the University of Leipzig, published his work in 1838. The hypothesis explains the synoptic problem by suggesting Matthew and Luke used Mark for narrative structure and Q for sayings. This was the first articulation of this specific solution to the Gospel relationships.
Sources
- Christian Hermann Weisse Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-01
- Two-source hypothesis Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-02
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