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| Genre/Form: | Electronic books History Criticism, interpretation, etc |
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| Additional Physical Format: | Print version: Reading Mark in context Grand Rapids, Michigan : Zondervan, [2018] (DLC) 2018038921 |
| Named Person: | Jesus Christ. |
| Material Type: | Document, Internet resource |
| Document Type: | Internet Resource, Computer File |
| All Authors / Contributors: |
Ben C Blackwell; John K Goodrich; Jason Maston |
| ISBN: | 9780310534464 0310534461 |
| OCLC Number: | 1050312706 |
| Description: | 1 online resource |
| Contents: | Rule of the community and Mark 1:1-13: preparing the way in the wilderness / Rikk Watts -- The parables of Enoch and Mark 1:14-2:12: the authoritative Son of Man / Kristian A. Bendoraitis -- Josephus and Mark 2:13-3:6: controversies with the scribes and Pharisees / Mary Marshall -- The testaments of the twelve patriarchs and Mark 3:7-35: apocalyptic and the kingdom / Elizabeth E. Shively -- 4 Ezra and Mark 4:1-34: parables on seeds, sowing, and fruit / Klyne Snodgrass -- The Testament of Solomon and Mark 5:1-20: exorcism and power over evil spirits / Michael F. Bird -- Mishnah Zabim and Mark 5:21-6:6a: the rules on purity / David E. Garland -- Josephus and Mark 6:6b-29: Herod Antipas's execution of John the Baptist / Morten Horning Jensen -- 4QConsolations and Mark 6:30-56: images of a new exodus / Holly Beers -- The letter of Aristeas and Mark 7:1-23: developing ideas of defilement / Sarah Whittle -- Jubilees and Mark 7:24-37: crossing ethnic boundaries / Kelly R. Iverson -- The Damascus document and Mark 8:1-26: blindness and sight on "the way" / Suzanne Watts Henderson -- Sirach and Mark 8:27-9:13: Elijah and the Eschaton / Sigurd Grindheim -- Tobit and Mark 9:14-29: imperfect faith / Jeanette Hagen Pifer -- Rule of the community and Mark 9:30-50: discipleship reordered / Jeffrey W. Aernie -- Mishnah Gittin and Mark 10:1-12: marriage and divorce / David Instone-Brewer -- Eschatological admonition and Mark 10:13-31: riches, poverty, and the faithful / Mark D. Mathews -- Rule of the congregation and Mark 10:32-52: glory and greatness in eschatological Israel / John K. Goodrich -- 1 Maccabees and Mark 11:1-11: a subversive entry into Jerusalem / Timothy Gombis -- Psalms of Solomon and Mark 11:12-25: the great priestly showdown at the temple / Nicholas Perrin -- The animal apocalypse and Mark 11:27-12:12: the rejection of the prophets and the destruction of the temple / David L. Turner -- Josephus and Mark 12:13-27: the Sadducees, resurrection, and the law / Jason Maston -- Psalms of Solomon and Mark 12:28-44: the Messiah's surprising identity and role / Mark L. Strauss -- The parables of Enoch and Mark 13:1-37: apocalyptic eschatology and the coming Son of Man / Jonathan T. Pennington -- Mishnah Pesahim and Mark 14:1-25: the passover tradition / Amy Peeler -- The Babylonian Talmud and Mark 14:26-52: Abba, Father! / Nijay K. Gupta -- The parables of Enoch and Mark 14:53-73: blasphemy and exaltation / Darrell L. Bock -- Philo of Alexandria and Mark 15:1-15a: Pontius Pilate, a spineless governor? / Helen K. Bond -- 11QTemple and Mark 15:15b-47: burying the crucified / Craig A. Evans -- 2 Maccabees and Mark 16:1-8: resurrection as hope for the present / Ben C. Blackwell. |
| Responsibility: | Ben C. Blackwell, John K. Goodrich, and Jason Maston, editors. |
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'The idea behind this volume---slice Mark into sections and introduce each via extracanonical Jewish materials---is splendid. Happily, so too is the execution. Reading Mark in Context will expand students' horizons and motivate them to go looking for more of the same.' * Dale C. Allison Jr., Princeton Theological Seminary * 'This work is brilliantly designed to provide a maximum benefit in a relatively concise space, with contributors highlighting various sample passages relevant to Mark's Gospel. Readers familiar with the New Testament are far more likely to remember elements of the New Testament's ancient milieu when they are pegged to New Testament material. This offers a brilliant introduction of the relevance of early Jewish context for readers of the New Testament, as well as windows into Mark.' * Craig S. Keener, F. M. and Ada Thompson Professor of Biblical Studies, Asbury Theological Seminary * 'Reading Mark in Context is consistently informative, respectful towards the primary texts, and eminently readable, written by scholars who have published on the Gospel of Mark, and thus a helpful guide for students and pastors who seek a better understanding of the most concise of the canonical Gospels.' * Eckhard J. Schnabel, Mary F. Rockefeller Distinguished Professor of New Testament, Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary * 'How does one best learn relevant historical background material to the Gospels? Traditionally, one reads a brief introduction to overall trends and then looks for where they might illuminate individual passages. More interesting, if done well, is to begin with the biblical text and then read portions of the Apocrypha, Pseudepigrapha, Dead Sea Scrolls, Josephus, or even the oldest of the rabbinic literature that allows close comparisons and contrasts with the biblical subject matter. This anthology takes the latter approach, makes excellent and relevant selections from the noncanonical material, and uses a broad range of good scholars who briefly make the relevant comparisons with selections from most all the major passages in the Gospel of Mark. The task is done well so that this volume has excellent textbook potential as well as satisfying the curiosity of many other readers.' * Craig L. Blomberg, distinguished professor of New Testament, Denver Seminary * 'While the Judaic context of the Gospel of Mark has given rise to interminable speculations regarding sources, the fruitful task of comparative analysis is a rarity in scholarly discourse. Now, in Reading Mark in Context the novice reader is presented with the fruit of a comparative inquiry at its finest. The Jewish writings function like a light upon the narrative, making visible to the attentive reader the profundity of the Markan account of Jesus of Nazareth and illustrating the riches therein with contextual clarity. This is a unique and valuable collection that balances competent usage of the Jewish texts with judicious insights into the Gospel of Mark.' * Daniel M. Gurtner, Ernest and Mildred Hogan Professor of New Testament Interpretation, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary * Read more...
