Description
Book SynopsisA respected biblical scholar offers a liturgical reading of the Gospel of Mark, arguing that the Gospel is a narrative interpretation of early Christian ritual.
Table of ContentsContentsPrologue
Introduction:
In the Beginning: Creation versus Chaos and the Liturgical Reading of Mark
1. The Early Gentile Mission and Explanation (1:1-4:34)
2. Baptismal Death and Resurrection:
The First Mission to the Gentiles (4:35-5:20)
3. Conclusion of the Jewish Mission and the Inclusion of Gentiles:
The First Ritual Meal Narrative and Explanation (5:21-7:23)
4. The Gentile Mission and the Second Ritual Meal Narrative:
The One Loaf (7:24-8:26)
5. The Necessity of the Death of Christ (8:27-10:52)
6. The House of Prayer for All the Gentiles (11:1-12:44)
7. The Apocalyptic Discourse and the Death of Jesus (13:1-37)
8. The Passion of Jesus:
Meal and Garden (14:1-52)
9. The Passion of Jesus:
Betrayal and Trials (14:53-15:20)
10. The Passion of Jesus:
The Cross and Tomb (15:21-16:8)
Epilogue
Indexes
