THL 1000 Lecture 4: THL 4
22 Nov 2016
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Mark is the first of its kind and likely composed by a jewish-christian author. The intended audience was mostly gentiles but also included some jewish. The gospel itself tells the story of jesus in sandwich" technique. It is broken up geographically into three parts, starting with jesus" teachings in galilee, then. Judea, and finally his death and resurrection in jerusalem. Harrington also makes not of the impressive number of old testament quotations and how mark portrays jesus as fulfilling old testament hopes. Why was mark the first person to document stories in. Gospel of mark that is helpful when approaching the reading. Knowing the context of this gospel will help to understand its format and message when reading it. Harrington"s piece also helps us approach the text in a more loving and open way just as. Recent scholarship offers and alternative placement in syria or galilee connected to.
