Typology and Characterization: Reading Portraits of Identity in Mk. 1:35 and 6:46

The discovery of Jesus’ identity as the Messiah is often understood to be the central driving force of the first half of Mark’s narrative (1:14–8:30). However, from the perspective of narrative continuity, it is not always clear how each of the micro-narratives within the larger narrative unit suppo...

Full description

Saved in:  
Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Glowasky, Michael (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Check availability: HBZ Gateway
Journals Online & Print:
Drawer...
Fernleihe:Fernleihe für die Fachinformationsdienste
Published: Brill 2023
In: Horizons in biblical theology
Year: 2023, Volume: 45, Issue: 2, Pages: 214-235
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Jesus Christus / Identity / Messiah / Bible. Markusevangelium 1,14-8,30
IxTheo Classification:HC New Testament
KAB Church history 30-500; early Christianity
NBF Christology
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
Description
Summary:The discovery of Jesus’ identity as the Messiah is often understood to be the central driving force of the first half of Mark’s narrative (1:14–8:30). However, from the perspective of narrative continuity, it is not always clear how each of the micro-narratives within the larger narrative unit support this purpose. Particularly puzzling in this regard is the two instances where the author briefly describes Jesus going away to pray privately by himself (1:35; 6:46). While these two verses have often been overlooked by scholars when considering Mark’s narrative purpose, this essay considers these two micro-narratives as important instances of indirect characterization, arguing that they develop layers of narrative typology in order to characterize Jesus as a key figure within Israel’s prophetic tradition.
ISSN:1871-2207
Contains:Enthalten in: Horizons in biblical theology
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1163/18712207-12341473