Why do Matthew, Mark, and Luke look so much alike—and yet differ in striking ways? What hidden sources lie behind their pages? And how can modern readers approach these ancient texts with both scholarly rigor and deep faith?

In this book, the author presents a clear, thorough, and up-to-date exploration of these foundational New Testament writings. Balancing historical investigation with theological reflection, this volume is especially designed for graduate and postgraduate theological students, researchers, and serious readers of Scripture. It also incorporates Asian and Indian contextual perspectives, enriching global biblical studies with insights from the margins and the Global South.

Rich in analysis yet accessible in style, Critical Introduction to the Synoptic Gospels draws readers into the fascinating world of Gospel origins, deepens understanding of Jesus’ life and teaching, and equips them to engage the New Testament with fresh eyes and informed faith. The book’s investigations into the parables of Jesus and the history of their interpretation add further academic depth for the serious reader.

H. Joseph Lalfakmawia is an ordained minister of the Mizoram Presbyterian Church, Mizoram. He completed MTh and DTh (New Testament) from NIIPGTS, Kolkata (Senate of Serampore). His academic interests include Tribal Hermeneutics, especially from oral tradition, and Textual Critical Approach of the Greek New Testament. He has published 13 books, and few scholarly articles. He currently serves as the Principal of Master’s College of Theology, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.