volume 16, issue 1, 2024, pages 77-102

DOI: https://doi.org/10.64438/sbsALBP9629
Published online: 2024-06-01
Published in print: 2024-06-30

Abstract: The subject of the study is the turnings of Jesus in the Synoptic Gospels. First, the semantic field of Greek terms that express Jesus’ turning (ἐπιστςέφω and στςέφω) is defined. Two related Greek terms have evolved with respect to their use for Jesus’ turnings. From an overall view of individual mentions, we move on to an examination of Jesus’ turnings within each synoptic separately. This examination within each synoptic gospel is concluded with a brief summary. Mark and Matthew mentioned two turnings of Jesus, in the same events of the healing of the sick woman and in the admonition of Peter. But there were also differences in StBiSl 16 (1/2024) 102 Prečo sa Ježiš obrátil? the perception of Jesus’ turning. Luke elaborated on the topic, which is evidenced by the seven occurrences of Jesus’ turning, but in different events from Mark and Matthew. Based on the summaries, an observation is made that examines the characteristic features of Jesus’ turnings in intersynoptic relations. At the end, observations are made that show the common synoptic features of Jesus’ turnings. The synoptic mentions of Jesus’ turnings converge with the mention of Peter and women.