Studies in the Gospel of MarkHere Professor Hengel argues with a wealth of documentation that the traditional views of the origin and tradition of the Gospel of Mark have far more to be said for them than has been usually allowed by modern New Testament scholars. He argues that the tradition contained in the Gospel is that handed down by Peter through Mark, and that the Gospel was written in Rome in AD 69. The famous note by Papias quoted in Eusebius' 'Church History' is not to be dismissed, but has every appearance of being reliable. Further evidence in support of this view can be found in a detailed consideration of the titles of the Gospels, which must have been attached to the Gospels at a very early stage, if only to identify them. An appendix, by the distinguished classical philologist Wolfgang Schadewaldt, on 'The Reliability of the Synoptic Tradition,' is used to add further weight to the case. With his customary learning, Professor Hengel has produced a powerful argument which those who have held more radical views than his own will have to consider very carefully indeed if they are to continue to carry conviction. |
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Contents
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Gospel of Mark | 31 |
Excursus The Portrayal of Peter in the Synoptic Gospels | 59 |
Wolfgang Schad | 89 |
Abbreviations | 115 |
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| Title | Studies in the Gospel of Mark |
| Author | Martin Hengel |
| Edition | reprint |
| Publisher | Wipf and Stock Publishers, 2003 |
| ISBN | 1592441882, 9781592441884 |
| Length | 220 pages |
| Subjects | › Religion / General |
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