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Klampfl T., Hoffmann P., Kirk A., Brandenburger S.H., Carruth S.

Summary:

According to the two-source theory the sayings-gospel Q is the second source – besides the gospel of Mark – of the gospels of Matthew and Luke. A milestone in the scientific investigation of Q was the publication of the Critical Edition of Q in the year 2000 by the International Q Project. The Documenta Q volumes supplement the Critical Edition with the presentation and evaluation of the history of research on each section of Q. This volume treats the segment Q 11:9-13 (Matt 7:7-11 || Luke 11:9-13) together with Luke 11:5-8 which follow on the Lord’s Prayer and represent the first commentary in earliest Christianity on this central text. Q motivates readers to pray, shows a surprising confidence in the providence of God, and clarifies the concepts of God’s fatherhood and of being child of God.

This book is published open access. It can be downloaded here.