Which description best matches the 'Q' source?

Which description best matches the 'Q' source?

• A. A sayings gospel used by Matthew and Luke that is no longer extant
• B. A narrative gospel of miracles
• C. A gospel exclusive to Mark
• D. A prophecies collection

Answer: (B)

Q refers to a hypothetical collection of Jesus’ sayings that Matthew and Luke used as a source alongside Mark. It is described as a sayings gospel because its content is primarily short teachings and sayings, not narrative stories or miraculous accounts. Because Q is a reconstructed, non-extant source, it would not be a narrative gospel or focused on miracles, and it isn’t something exclusive to Mark or a collection of prophecies. Therefore, the best description is a sayings gospel used by Matthew and Luke that is no longer extant.

Q refers to a hypothetical collection of Jesus’ sayings that Matthew and Luke used as a source alongside Mark. It is described as a sayings gospel because its content is primarily short teachings and sayings, not narrative stories or miraculous accounts. Because Q is a reconstructed, non-extant source, it would not be a narrative gospel or focused on miracles, and it isn’t something exclusive to Mark or a collection of prophecies. Therefore, the best description is a sayings gospel used by Matthew and Luke that is no longer extant.