Baptist Traditions and Q

The book delves into the prominence and favorable depiction of John the Baptist within current models of Q. Through a detailed hermeneutical analysis of the New Testament Gospels, it explores literary elements like the dual attribution of sayings and contradictions among Jesus' sayings. The study highlights thematic connections between Baptist traditions and Q sayings on key topics such as the Son of Man and the Kingdom of God, positing that Q originally served as a source for Baptist traditions. Additionally, it offers a fresh interpretation of the Markan transfiguration narrative.