Publisher's Synopsis
After Martin Luther, Martin Chemnitz and Johann Gerhard are recognized as the two chief theologians of the Lutheran Church. Only one work was the fruit of the labors of both Chemnitz and Gerhard: The Harmony of the Four Evangelists. Chemnitz's incomplete work was continued by his successor, Polycarp Leyser, but its completion awaited the arrival of a theologian equal to the task of finishing such a monumental undertaking. The Harmony, has the text of all four Gospels arranged in chronological order, and then accompanies the complete text with annotations and commentary by Chemnitz, Leyser, and Gerhard.
Ch. 71. Containing the history of the general visitation instituted by Christ in Galilee. (Mat. 9; Mark 6)
Ch. 72. Containing the sending of the Twelve Apostles, their announcement of the arrival of the Messiah, and the confirmation of their preaching with miracles. (Mat. 10; Mark 6; Luke 9)
To this chapter is also added the persecution of the Apostles. (Mat. 10)
Ch. 73. Describing what Jesus did in the absence of the Apostles and how the Apostles reported their mission upon their return. (Mat. 11; Mark 6; Luke 9)
Ch. 74. Containing the history of the beheading of John the Baptist. (Mat. 14; Mark 6)
Ch. 75. Containing the history of Jesus fleeing from Herod. (Mat. 14; Mark 6; Luke 9)
Ch. 76. Containing the history of Christ's retreat and miracle, where He fed five thousand men with five loaves. (Mat. 14; Mark 6; Luke 9; John 6)
Ch. 77. Containing the history of how Christ walked on the sea, called Peter to Himself, and arrived at the land of Gennesaret. (Mat. 14; Mark 6; John 6)
Ch. 78. Containing Christ's discourse on the heavenly bread. (John 6)
Ch. 79. Containing Christ's dispute with the Pharisees concerning the traditions of the elders. (Mat. 15; Mark 7; John 7)
Ch. 80. Containing the history of the Canaanite woman, whose daughter was possessed by a demon. (Mat. 15; Mark 7)
Ch. 81. Containing the history of Christ's return from the borders of Tyre and Sidon to the region of Galilee, where he healed a deaf and mute man. (Mat. 15; Mark 7)
Ch. 82. Containing the miracle in which Jesus fed four thousand men with seven loaves.(Mat. 15; Mark 8)
Ch. 83. Containing the history in which the Pharisees ask for a sign, but are rejected by Christ, and He teaches to beware of their leaven. (Mat.16; Mark 8)
Ch. 84. Containing the history of the healing of the blind man in Bethsaida. (Mark 8)
Ch. 85. Containing the history of Christ's departure to Caesarea Philippi and the confession of Peter, who is named the Apostle. (Mat. 16; Mark 8; Luke 9)
Ch. 86. Containing the history in which Christ begins to teach His disciples about His future passion and exhorts them to take up the cross. (Mat. 16; Mark 8; Luke 9)
Ch. 87. Containing the history in which Christ is transfigured before three of His disciples. (Mat. 17; Mark 9; Luke 9)
Ch. 88. Containing the history of Christ's descent from the mountain and His return to the Apostles. (Mat. 17; Mark 9; Luke 9)
Ch. 89. Containing the history of the healing of the lunatic, whom the disciples were unable to heal. (Mat. 17; Mark 9; Luke 9)
Ch. 90. Containing the history of how Jesus secretly traveled through Galilee and preached about His passion. (Mat. 17; Mark 9; Luke 9)
Ch. 91. Describing how Jesus paid the temple tax in Capernaum for Himself and Peter. (Mat. 17)
Ch. 92. Containing Christ's discourse against seeking primacy, in favor of humility; on avoiding the scandal of the little ones; and on correcting a brother. Included in this is the history of how the Apostles forbade a certain man who did not follow Christ, yet cast out demons in Christ's name. (Mat. 18; Mark 9; Luke 9)
Ch. 93. Containing Peter's conversation with Christ about forgiving a brother's offense. (Mat. 18)
