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1 online resource (223 pages). |
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polychrome |
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text file |
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Library of New Testament studies ; 492
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Library of New Testament studies ; 492.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
Scholarship on the Gospel of Mark has long been convinced of the paradoxical description of two of its primary themes, christology and discipleship. This book argues that paradoxical language pervades the entire narrative, and that it serves a theological purpose in describing God's activity. Part One focuses on divine action present in Mark 4:10-12. In the first paradox, Mark portrays God's revelatory acts as consistently accompanied by concealment. The second paradox is shown in the various ways in which divine action confirms, yet counters, scripture. Finally, Mark describes God's actions i. |
| Contents |
I. Parables. Paradox introduced -- A first paradox: concealment and revelation -- A second paradox: Scripture both countered and confirmed -- A third paradox: sowing abundant waste -- II. Passion. Paradoxical proclamations: waste and bounty at Bethany (14.1-11) -- Challenging Scripture and concealing action: a paradoxical view of Gethsemane (14.27-42) -- Climactic concealment and the wastefully sent Son: Golgotha (15.22-39) -- The promise of paradoxes: the empty tomb (16.1-8). |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
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Jesus Christ -- Person and offices.
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Jesus Christ. |
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Bible. Mark -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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Bible. Mark. |
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Bible -- Mark -- Criticism, interpretation, etc. |
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Bible. Mark. |
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Christian life.
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Christian life. |
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Paradox in the Bible.
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Paradox in the Bible. |
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Electronic books.
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Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Sweat, Laura C. Theological Role of Paradox in the Gospel of Mark. London : Bloomsbury Publishing, ©2013 9780567215703 |
| ISBN |
9780567170057 (e-book) |
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0567170055 (e-book) |
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9780567215703 |
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0567215709 |
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