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A ground-breaking collection exploring the rich array of emotions in biblical literature An international team of Hebrew Bible and New Testament scholars offers incisive case studies of passions displayed by divine and human figures in the biblical texts ranging from joy, happiness, and trust to grief, hate, and disgust.

Essays address how biblical characters' feelings affect their relationship with God, one another, and the world and how these feelings mix together, for good or ill, for flourishing or vexation. As with previous volumes, the provocative proposals on Christian origins offered by Burton L. Mack are tested by applying Jonathan Z. Smith's distinctive social theorizing and comparative method. This groundbreaking study argues that, in the Gospel of Mark, Gentiles are recipients of Jesus' compassion and are typically depicted as desperate individuals who exhibit faith and understanding.

Mark's arrangement of the sequence of Gentile episodes is progressive and envisions a theological reversal in the kingdom of God, a re-prioritization in the proclamation of the gospel message that coincides with the death of Jesus. After receiving Gentiles in the Jewish homeland , the Markan Jesus initiates four excursions into Gentile. David F. Watson brings a new perspective to the "messianic secret," relying not on the Christological concerns of 19th- and 20th-century theologians, but on recent insights into the role of honor and shame in ancient Mediterranean culture on the part of social scientists.

Mark's portrayal of Jesus simultaneously shows his ability to provide favors and benefits to others and his refusal to put himself forward or draw attention to himself as a benefactor, thereby teaching that in God's kingdom it. This second edition of Jesus and the Gospels prepares readers for an intensive study of Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, and the events they narrate.

Craig Blomberg considers the historical context of the Gospels and sheds light on the confusing interpretations brought forth over the last two centuries. The original book won a Gold Medallion Award from the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association, and this updated version, factoring in new scholarship, debate, critical methods, and the ongoing quest of the historical Jesus,. The combination of commentary, reflection, and prayer makes the chapters informative and spiritually satisfying.

A learned, brilliant and enjoyable study. This edition includes an introduction reviews the most recent scholarship on Jesus and its implications for both history and theology. Fuller, Journal of the American Academy of Religion "This is a first-rate work of a first-rate historian.

Tabor, Journal of Religion "Fredriksen confronts her documents—principally the writings of the New Testament—as an archaeologist would an especially rich complex site. With great care she distinguishes the literary images from historical fact. As she does so, she explains the images of Jesus in terms of the strategies and purposes of the writers Paul, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Skip to content. Jesus as Teacher in the Gospel of Mark. The Gospel According to Mark.

Jesus Christ Learning Teacher. Teaching with Authority. Author : Edwin K. Teaching with Authority Book Review:. Jesus the Teacher. Jesus the Teacher Book Review:. A teacher s commentary on the Gospel of st Mark. A teacher s commentary on the Gospel of st Mark Book Review:.

The Gospel of Mark. The Gospel of Mark Book Review:. Jesus as a Teacher in the Gospel of Mark. Binding the Strong Man. Binding the Strong Man Book Review:. Gospel Centered Teaching. Gospel Centered Teaching Book Review:. Jesus Tried and True answers these questions by examining the date, source, and reception of the canonical gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John and then comparing this data with the other gospels. It assesses this information by looking within these gospels and also evaluating early church history, examining the writings of early church writers such as Papias, Ignatius of Antioch, Justin Martyr, Irenaeus, and Eusebius.

It then compares these findings with the date, source, and reception of the non-canonical gospels that have received the most attention lately such as the Gospel of Thomas, Gospel of Mary, Gospel of Judas, Gospel of Philip, and Gospel of Peter. There is also a brief survey of thirteen of the most important non-canonical gospels. The survey provides an opinion on the dependence of these upon the gospels within the New Testament.

It concludes by addressing whether non-canonical gospels are "lost Christianities" and also whether the designation "apocryphal" is appropriate for other gospels. Many new and fruitful avenues of investigation open up when scholars consider forgery as a creative act rather than a crime. We invited authors to contribute work without imposing any restrictions beyond a willingness to consider new approaches to the subject of ancient fakes and forgeries.

Contending with Christianity's Critics and Passionate Conviction are the result of national apologetics conferences sponsored by the Evangelical Philosophical Society www. This book is major critical study on the Gospel of Peter. It introduces and advances the major debates surround this text, it offers a fresh scholarly edition of the Greek text with text-critical notes, and it presents a comprehensive commentary on the text. Secret Mark first became known to modern scholarship in when a newly hired assistant professor at Columbia University in New York by the name of Morton Smith visited the monastery of Mar Saba near Jerusalem and photographed its fragments.

Secret Mark was announced on the heels of many spectacular discoveries of ancient manuscripts in the Near East, such as the Dead Sea Scrolls and the Nag Hammadi gnostic corpus in the late s, and promised to be just as revolutionary.

Secret Mark presents what appears to be a valuable, albeit fragmentary, witness to early Christian traditions, traditions that might shed light on Jesus's most intimate behavior. In this book, Stephen C.

Carlson uses state of the art science to demonstrate that Secret Mark was an elaborate hoax created by Morton Smith. Carlson's discussion places Smith's trick alongside many other hoaxes before probing the reasons why so many scholars have been taken in by it.

Jesus and the Manuscripts Craig A. Evans, introduces readers to the diversity and complexity of the ancient literature that records the words and deeds of Jesus. This book critically analyzes important texts and quotations in their original languages and engages the current scholarly discussion. Evans argues that the Gospel of Thomas is not early or independent of the New Testament Gospels but that it should be dated to the late second century. Of special interest is the question of how long the autographs of New Testament writings remained in circulation.

Evans argues that the evidence suggests that most of these autographs remained available for copying and study for more than one hundred years and thus stabilized the text. A new 'life' of Jesus written by one of the outstanding scholars of his generation, it offers a complete resource on the 'Historical Jesus' debate.

With an overview of the various positions taken on who the historical Jesus was, Casey provides a helpful and accessible tool for understanding how the historical Jesus has been received and understood, with attention paid to the contortions in evidence in the last century to prove that Jesus was not Jewish. Skip to content. The Secret Gospel of Mark Unveiled. The Secret Gospel. The Secret Gospel Book Review:. Ancient Gospel or Modern Forgery.

The Non Canonical Gospels. Bible and Bedlam. Author : Louise J. Bible and Bedlam Book Review:. A Theology of Mark s Gospel. Author : David E.

Gospel Interpretation and the Q Hypothesis. What does "following" Jesus entail? Read Zechariah How does Jesus entering Jerusalem on a donkey fulfill prophecy? Do you think Jesus has already arranged with the donkey's owner to use his animal? Why or why not? Why should we obey Jesus' instructions when they make no sense to us? In what ways do the people worship Jesus at the triumphal entry?

What do the people's shouts tell us about their faith? About their understanding of who Jesus is? What does the fig tree symbolize in Israelite culture? We need to understand this act symbolically. How had the Israelites corrupted the true use of the temple? What was the true use of the temple How had the high priests who received a cut of profits corrupted it and made it "a den of robbers"?

What did Jesus do in the temple? How was it received by the chief priests and teachers of the law? Why do you think Mark interweaves the accounts of the withered fig tree and the barren temple?

What does the fig tree represent here symbolically? See a similar parable using a vineyard as the symbol in Mark What does Jesus teach about the power and importance of faith in prayer? Mark Why is forgiveness so important to integrity in prayer? Mark ; also Matt ; , When Jesus cleansed the temple , why did the Jewish leaders question his authority to do so?

In what way was this a "trick question" in order to entrap him? How did Jesus' question about John's authority to baptize stop the Jewish leaders from pressing their attack on Jesus' authority?

In Jesus' Parable of the Tenants, who does the vineyard builder represent? The vineyard? The tenants? The son? Jesus quotes Psalm In that prophecy who is the stone?

The builders? According to Matthew , 43, who are the "other tenants" to whom the Kingdom will be given? When people reject Jesus in our day, what is the consequence of their blind eyes 2 Corinthians and their rejection? Who wanted to trap Jesus regarding taxes? What was the trick question? What would Jesus do if he said they should pay taxes to Caesar? What would they do if he said they shouldn't?

Who wanted to trap Jesus about the resurrection? How did levirate marriage require a man to marry his brother's widow? Deuteronomy How does Jesus demonstrate resurrection from God's words to Moses? Who asked Jesus the question? What do you think his motive was? In what way was this a "test question"? What is involved in obeying this command?

What does it mean to "love" God? How do we fulfill this command? In what ways is this true? Our world generally acknowledges the greatness of the Second Commandment. Why do they ignore the First Commandment? How did the questioner respond? What did Jesus say to him? In what way was he "not far" from the Kingdom? Context: Various groups have asked Jesus questions: Should we pay taxes? How can there be a resurrection?

What is the greatest commandment? Jesus quotes the messianic Psalm , "The Lord says to my Lord To whom does he ask it?

What is his point? What sins are the "teachers of the law" guilty of? Where do we see these sins today? Why does Jesus look at people giving offerings? Does he look today? Jesus contrasts the rich people who "threw in large amounts" with a "poor widow. How much did she put in the offering? How could it be "more than all the others? Is Jesus' measurement scale for offerings absolute or relative? What does this teach us about how much we should give?

How does this relate to tithing? Called Mark's "Little Apocalypse" because it is short, these verses are difficult to interpret fully. Like a puzzle with some missing pieces. But let's see what we can learn.

What disciple's statement prompted Jesus to discuss the end times? What is done "for the sake of the elect"? Who seems to be present on the earth at this time? Jesus quotes Isaiah ; What will be the signs in the heavens? What does "the Son of Man coming in the clouds" have to do with prophecy? The so-called "rapture" is depicted here as the angels are sent to "gather his elect" How do you think this will take place? What is the Parable of the Fig Tree? What does it teach us regarding Christ's return?

Note "generation" genea can mean 1 "race" 2 "generation, contemporaries," or 3 "age. Who knows the date? In your own words, relate the Parable of the Watchful Servant What is the point of the parable? In practical terms, what does it mean for us to "watch" or "keep watch"? In our passage the woman seems to be Mary, sister of Martha and Lazarus John Who was plotting to kill Jesus? What occasion were they seeking? Why did the woman anoint Jesus with such expensive perfume?

What do you think was the woman's motive? How valuable was the perfume in terms of a laborer's wages? How would these wages translate to your currency today?

Why were some people upset about the extravagance? Would you be upset at this extravagance? John tells us that Judas objected to the extravagance John ? According to John, what was his motive? Why do you think Judas betrayed Jesus? How would his intelligence be important to the conspiracy to kill Jesus? What were Jesus' instructions on where to prepare the Passover meal? Had Jesus made previous arrangements, or was this a divine appointment?

Passover evening, Jesus revealed a betrayer among the Twelve. Did Judas act of his own free will? Was he compelled by predestination? Was he responsible for his actions? In what sense is the broken bread on this Passover night Jesus' body?

What meaning do you think the disciples attached to this, at this time and later? What did his blood represent? Look for the origin of the phrase "for many" in Isaiah