The Temple in the Gospel of Mark: A Study in Its Narrative Role

by Timothy C. Gray

Overview

This work analyzes one of the most striking elements of Mark's story: the vital role the temple plays from Jesus's entry into Jerusalem to the moment of his death. Gray's narrative approach detects implications that redaction criticism missed. Using echoes of Old Testament prophets to present Jesus's "way" as the eschatological return of the Lord to his temple, Mark sees Jesus's cleansing of the temple as a pointer to its imminent destruction. It has failed in its appointed mission to serve as the focus for the restoration of Israel and the ingathering of the Gentiles, and that function will now be assumed by its replacement: the community gathered around Jesus. Originally published by Mohr Siebeck, this book is now available as an affordable North American paperback edition.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780801038921
Publisher:	Baker Publishing Group
Publication date:	05/01/2010
Pages:	240
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Timothy C. Gray (PhD, Catholic University of America) is president and professor of Sacred Scripture at the Augustine Institute and professor of Sacred Scripture at St. John Vianney Theological Seminary in Denver, Colorado. A nationally known speaker, he has filmed numerous series for EWTN and is the author of several books.

Table of Contents

1. Demonstration in the Temple
1.1 Narrative and Intertextual Approach
1.2 Narrative Overview: Mark 11-15
1.3 Jesus' Way to the Temple
1.4 Demonstration in the Temple (11:15-19)
1.5 Conclusion
2. Lord of the Temple
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Question of Faith—Faithless Question (11:22-33)
2.3 Teaching in the Temple (Mark 12)
2.4 Conclusion
3. Prophetic Eschatology and Mark 13
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Eschatology in Mark
3.3 Historical Setting of the Markan Narrative
3.4 Literary Considerations of Mark 13
3.5 An Exegesis of Mark 13 as It Pertains to the Temple
3.6 Conclusion
4. Eschatology and the Death of Christ
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Last Supper as First Sacrifice of New Temple
4.3 The Eschatological "Watch" and "Hour" (14:32-42)
4.4 Trial Narrative: Temple Made without Hands (14:58)
4.5 The Crucifixion and the Temple
4.6 Conclusion
5. Final Conclusion
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