In Dr. Cara's examination of each of the four Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John), attention is given to overall structure, the thematic emphases of each Gospel, and the theological contribution of the Gospels to Scripture and Christian theology. Listeners are familiarized with the history of Gospel criticism and critical methodologies, while being equipped to defend a traditional approach to Scripture's authority. Dr. Cara prepares the student to answer challenging hermeneutical questions, as he tackles thorny issues within Evangelical scholarship. These issues include developments in the interpretation of parables, the meaning of the Kingdom of God, traditional interpretations of the Sermon on the Mount, and the different approaches to the Olivet Discourse.