Mark's Story of Jesus / Edition 1

by Werner H. Kelber

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	2900800613555
Publication date:	04/01/1979
Pages:	96
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 1.25(h) x 9.00(d)

About the Author

Werner H. Kelber, Turner Professor of Religious Studies at Rice University, Houston, Texas, is the author of The Kingdom in Mark and The Oral and the Written Gospel.

Table of Contents

Preface

Introduction

> The Mystery of the Kingdom Preparing the Way

Arrival of the Kingdom

The Galilean Journey

The Kingdom Speech

Summary

The Blindness of the Disciples Voyage to Gentiles and Jews

Endorsement of the Jews

Endorsement of the Gentiles

The Issue of the One Loaf

Summary

The Suffering of the Son of Man The Journey to Death

Confrontation between Peter and Jesus

The Disciples' lack of Perception

The Glory of the Son of God

Summary

The End of the Temple First Journey to the Temple

Second Journey and Temple Disqualification

Third Journey and Temple Speeches

Prediction of Temple Destructoin

Summary

The Coronation in Humiliation Preparations for Death

Parting of Ways at Gethsemane

Death in Godforsakenness

The Crucified King

Summary

Conclusion