Worship Resources: Exegetical Notes for October Lectionary Readings
The article relates the textual concept of the book "Gilead" by Marilynne Robinson with the biblical text Mark 9:38-50. Jesus has responded to issues on Christian living. He reminds his followers of the meaning of fellowship as people have a tendency to exclude others from the group. The t...
| Published in: | The expository times |
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Sage
2006
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The expository times
Year: 2006, Volume: 117, Issue: 12, Pages: 504-508 |
| Further subjects: | B
Bible. Mark
B Fellowship B GILEAD (Book) B ROBINSON, Marilynne, 1943- B Disciples of Christ B Religious Aspects |
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| Summary: | The article relates the textual concept of the book "Gilead" by Marilynne Robinson with the biblical text Mark 9:38-50. Jesus has responded to issues on Christian living. He reminds his followers of the meaning of fellowship as people have a tendency to exclude others from the group. The terms "these little ones who believe" to "stumble" refer to the disciples' feeling of being belittled. |
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| ISSN: | 1745-5308 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: The expository times
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1177/0014524606068954 |