The Oral and the Written Gospel: The Hermeneutics of Speaking and Writing in the Synoptic Tradition, Mark, Paul, and QA tightly argued and comprehensive treatment of an important area of New Testament studies. The Christian Century By distinguishing oral from written modes of transmission, Kelber skillfully unlocks new doors for biblical interpretation. Theology Today What happens when speech turns into text? Spoken words, operating from mouth to ear, process knowledge differently from writing which links the eye to the visible, but silent letters on the page. Based