Download or read book Exegesis and the Synoptics written by Robert Geis and published by University Press of America. This book was released on 2012-12-16 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Geis argues the differences in Synoptic accounts are explained by evidence that shows a Hebrew subtext, which the Greek translation misses. Geis also maintains Matthew’s role as tax collector and record keeper makes the claim that he kept a cotemporaneous written account of Jesus quite credible, as well as accurate.