Die soeke na die betekenis van Q: Inleidende opmerkings oor die geskiedenis van Q-navorsing

• Main Author: Gerhard Nel
• Format: Article
• Language: Afrikaans
• Published: AOSIS 2003-10-01
• Series: HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies
• Online Access: https://hts.org.za/index.php/hts/article/view/655

In search of the meaning of Q: Introductory remarks on the history of Q research According to the two source-theory, large parts of the material in Matthew and Luke which show conformity and which are not found in Mark, point to the existence of a source which comprises sayings of Jesus and reminds one of the typical wisdom material in the Old Testament. In this paper a few introductory remarks are made on the history of the research done in respect of this source, known as Q. The questions regarding the actual existence and origin of Q are briefly discussed in the first part of the paper. Four aspects of Q research are addressed: Q is a document which shows its own integrity; the distinction between tradition and redaction in Q; stratifications and phases in the development of Q; the wisdom character of the material in Q.