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James W. Barker

Biography

James W. Barker earned a PhD at Vanderbilt University. Barker has served as assistant professor of New Testament at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Barker's books include John's Use of Matthew (2022) and Writing and Rewriting the Gospels (2025).

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The Fourth Synoptic Gospel

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Generations of scholars have struggled to comprehend the relationship between John and the Synoptics. Goodacre’s masterful reexamination will likely solidify a new consensus. Yes, John knew and used the written Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. John also creatively transformed them and should thus be read as the fourth Synoptic Gospel.”

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John’s Use of Matthew

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

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Writing and Rewriting the Gospels

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

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