Mark : An Introduction and Study Guide

Abraham Smith

ISBN 10: 1350008877 / ISBN 13: 9781350008878

Published by Continnuum-3PL, 2017

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nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - This Guide reads the Gospel of Mark as a 1st-century CE story about Jesus, for his followers, and against tyranny or the abusive use of power.First, the book shows students how the Gospel uses the form of a traditional laudatory biography (a 'Life') to reshape the memory of the shame-ridden trials and suffering of Jesus. Such a biography portrayed Jesus' descent (as a son of God), his deeds, and his heroic death, dispelling any notion that the teacher Jesus was a charlatan or huckster.Second, Smith demonstrates how the Gospel devotes a great deal of space to Jesus' training of his disciples - as he calls, commissions, and corrects them in preparation for the difficult moments of their journey.Third, Smith highlights the Gospel's special characterizations of Jesus - as a prophetic envoy, a man of authority, and a philosophical hero - contrasting Jesus' use of power with the abusive use of power by Rome's representatives (Herod Antipas and Pilate).

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Mark : An Introduction and Study Guide
• Publisher: Continnuum-3PL
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1350008877
• ISBN 13: 9781350008878
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 234W x 156H x 7D millimeters 234 millimeters width by 156 millimeters height by 7 millimeters depth
• Weight: 196 grams

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Synopsis

This Guide reads the Gospel of Mark as a 1st-century CE story about Jesus, for his followers, and against tyranny or the abusive use of power. First, the book shows students how the Gospel uses the form of a traditional laudatory biography (a ‘Life’) to reshape the memory of the shame-ridden trials and suffering of Jesus. Such a biography portrayed Jesus’ descent (as a son of God), his deeds, and his heroic death, dispelling any notion that the teacher Jesus was a charlatan or huckster. Second, Smith demonstrates how the Gospel devotes a great deal of space to Jesus’ training of his disciples - as he calls, commissions, and corrects them in preparation for the difficult moments of their journey. Third, Smith highlights the Gospel’s special characterizations of Jesus - as a prophetic envoy, a man of authority, and a philosophical hero - contrasting Jesus’ use of power with the abusive use of power by Rome’s representatives (Herod Antipas and Pilate).

About the Authors

Abraham Smith is Professor of New Testament at Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University, Texas, USA.

Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean, Professor of New Testament, Pacific School of Religion, 1798 Scenic Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94709