“Here is an excellent and thorough introduction to the four Gospels that Catholic professors teaching at the college and seminary level should consider. McMahon, professor of theology at Saint Vincent College, writes from an explicitly Catholic perspective. He begins with an insightful discussion of what the “historical-critical” method is and how it has developed in a Catholic context. Subsequent chapters take up the historical background of the New Testament, the quest for the historical Jesus, and the formation of the gospel tradition. He then turns to a detailed analysis of the context, structure, and theological perspective of each Gospel. This is a first-rate, lucid textbook.”