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Mark's Story of Jesus

Mark's Story of JesusMark's Story of Jesus

Mark's Story of Jesus

Werner H. Kelber (Author)

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This book is designed to introduce the reader to a single coherent story, Mark's story of Jesus' life and death. From a literary perspective the reader is therefore advised to approach the Markan story as he or she would any other story: to read the whole story from beginning to end, to observe the characters and the interplay among them, to watch for the author's clues regarding the plot, to discern the plot development, to identify scenes of crisis and recognition, and to view the story's resolution in the light of its antecedent logic.

  • Publisher Fortress Press
  • Format Paperback
  • ISBN 9780800613556
  • Pages 96
  • Dimensions 5.5 x 8.5
  • Publication Date April 1, 1979

Endorsements

"The book is a very noble achievement of haut vulgarisation—that marvelous type of work 'for hearers of all faculties' that can be utilized in college work immediately and without hesitation. It is clear as a bell, interesting, not confessionally slanted, and the underlying scholarship, which never intrudes, is evident in the toughness and strength of the arguments."
— William G. Doty, University of Alabama

"A specialist on Mark probes the heart and mind of the gospel writer, assesses the times in which he wrote, and offers and interpretive retelling of the Markan version of the life of Christ. A thought-expander for the general reader."
— The New Review of Books and Religion

Table of Contents

      Preface

      Introduction



    1. The Mystery of the Kingdom
      2. Preparing the Way

      Arrival of the Kingdom

      The Galilean Journey

      The Kingdom Speech

      Summary

       
    1. The Blindness of the Disciples
      2. Voyage to Gentiles and Jews

      Endorsement of the Jews

      Endorsement of the Gentiles

      The Issue of the One Loaf

      Summary

       
    1. The Suffering of the Son of Man
      2. The Journey to Death

      Confrontation between Peter and Jesus

      The Disciples' lack of Perception

      The Glory of the Son of God

      Summary

       
    1. The End of the Temple
      2. First Journey to the Temple

      Second Journey and Temple Disqualification

      Third Journey and Temple Speeches

      Prediction of Temple Destructoin

      Summary

       
    1. The Coronation in Humiliation
      2. Preparations for Death

      Parting of Ways at Gethsemane

      Death in Godforsakenness

      The Crucified King

      Summary



    Conclusion
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