Christology and discipleship in the Gospel of Mark /

Henderson, Suzanne Watts.

Christology and discipleship in the Gospel of Mark / Suzanne Watts Henderson. - Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2006. - 1 online resource (xv, 287 pages). - Society for New Testament Studies monograph series ; 135 . - Monograph series (Society for New Testament Studies) ; 135. .

Includes bibliographical references (pages 262-273) and indexes.

Jesus' mission and theirs : Christology and discipleship in light of Mark's apocalyptic gospel -- The calling of the fishers in Mark 1:16-20 -- The commissioning of the Twelve in Mark 3:13-15 -- Discipleship as presence in Mark 4:1-34 -- Discipleship as practice : Jesus' sending out of the Twelve in Mark 6:7-13 -- Discipleship as (transforming) presence : the wilderness feeding in Mark 6:30-44 -- Discipleship as (foiled) practice : the motif of incomprehension in Mark 6:45-52 -- Further thoughts "on the way."

An exploration of the topic of discipleship in Mark's gospel as it relates to Jesus' own mission and purpose. Focusing on six passages that highlight Jesus' interaction with his followers, Henderson frames her readers' understanding of both Jesus and his disciples in the context of Mark's decidedly apocalyptic worldview.

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Jesus Christ--Person and offices.
Jésus-Christ--Personne et fonctions.
Jesus Christ.


Bible.--Mark--Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Bible.--New Testament.--Marc--Critique, interprétation, etc.
Bible.--Mark.
Bibel--Markusevangelium


Christian life--Biblical teaching.
Vie chrétienne--Enseignement biblique.
RELIGION--Biblical Studies--New Testament.
RELIGION--Biblical Studies--Jesus, the Gospels & Acts.
Christian life--Biblical teaching.
Christology.
Jüngerschaft
Christologie


Electronic books.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.

BS2585.52 / .H46 2006eb

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