Introducing: The Gospel of Mark
In February we dive into the Gospel of Mark, both in our Sunday morning preaching and in missional community gatherings. After a year and a half hiking the Himalayas of gospel theology in Romans, we turn now to a book introducing us to the person at the heart of the gospel: Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
I have written a short introduction to the Gospel of Mark that covers some of the background issues: author, genre, major themes, results of recent scholarship, etc. I'd encourage all of you to read it in order to be prepared to interact with the text in a thoughtful and meaningful way.
Introduction to Mark
I have written a short introduction to the Gospel of Mark that covers some of the background issues: author, genre, major themes, results of recent scholarship, etc. I'd encourage all of you to read it in order to be prepared to interact with the text in a thoughtful and meaningful way.
Introduction to Mark
posted by Bob | 7:16 PM
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I have been reading through this spicy lil book myself for about two years now ... Literary is indeed the way to go with it.
I also love Kendal Haug and partnered in the Good News with him in Dallas for about 1 and a half years before he headed north to Nebraska.
I am excited to listen to your thoughts online and follow through this journey with you all.
peace in/because of Christ,
Academically informed, contextually focused introduction--very nicely done.
Have you checked out Robert Alter's The Art of Biblical Narrative or Adele Berlin's Poetics & Interpretation of Biblical Narrative
Obviously not, because as my theological research genius, such things are your job... do share
Berlin's book is one we used in my Hebrew Exegesis class. It's a little technical (examples in Hebrew & discussion of JEPD theory) but relatively brief (150 pages). No doubt you've done a fair amount of reading on the literary approach but if you ever want to supplement your reading or gain some additional insight on literary devices it's worth checking out.
The Art of Biblical Narrative is one I haven't yet read but want to. Alter (Prof of Hebrew and Comparative Literature at UC Berkley) is one of my favorite OT scholars. His name is a good one to be aware of, particularly when it comes to literary sensitivity in Biblical studies--anything with his name on it is bound to be quality.
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