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Apocalyptic Imagination in the Gospel of Mark: The Literary and Theological Role of Mark 3:22-30: 189
Author(s): Shively (Author)
- Publisher: De Gruyter
- Publication Date: 22 Jan. 2018
- Language: English
- Print length: 308 pages
- ISBN-10: 9783110272864
- ISBN-13: 3110272865
Book Description
This narrative study uses Mark 3:22-30 as an interpretive lens to show that the Gospel of Mark has a thoroughly apocalyptic outlook. Unlike many narrative studies, this book clarifies Mark’s symbols, metaphors, and themes in view of the socio-religious context in which it was written. Mark’s apocalyptic discourse portrays the Spirit-filled Jesus in a struggle against Satan to free people for a community that does God’s will. This discourse develops throughout the Gospel, functioning to persuade readers that God displays power from weakness, and offering a coherent reading of Mark.
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About the Author
Elisabeth E. Shively, St. Mary’s College, University of St. Andrews, Scotland.
