| Christology and Discipleship in the Gospel of Mark Contributor(s): Henderson, Suzanne Watts (Author) |
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ISBN: 052109139X ISBN-13: 9780521091398 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $54.14 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2008 Annotation: An exploration of discipleship in Mark's gospel relating to Jesus' own mission and purpose. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Biblical Criticism & Interpretation - General - Religion | Biblical Studies - New Testament - General |
| Dewey: 226.306 |
| Series: Society for New Testament Studies Monograph |
| Physical Information: 0.68" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.85 lbs) 304 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Exploring the interrelated topics of Christology and discipleship within the apocalyptic context of Mark's Gospel, Henderson focuses on six passages: Mark 1:16-20; 3:13--15; 4:1-34; 6:7-13; 6:32-44; 6:45-52. Together, these passages indicate that the disciples failed to understand not just Jesus' messianic identity per se but the apocalyptic nature of his messiahship, as well as its implications for their own participation in God's coming reign. The implications of this for Mark's gospel as a whole are to situate Mark's Christological claims within the broader context of the apocalyptic 'gospel of God'. This lends coherence to Mark's bifocal interest in miracle and passion. It also illuminates the relationship between Mark's Jesus and his followers as those who carry forward his own mission: to demonstrate the coming kingdom of God, which is fully assured if not yet fully in view. |
Contributor Bio(s): Henderson, Suzanne Watts: - Suzanne Watts Henderson is Assistant Professor of Religion at Salem College, Winston-Salem. |