The Theology of the Gospel of Mark

Clear and understandable explanation of Mark"s contribution to the theology of the developing Jesus tradition.

Sommario

List of abbreviations; Preface; 1. The historical setting of the Gospel of Mark; 2. The theology of Mark; 3. Mark and the New Testament; 4. Mark in the church and in the world; Select bibliography; Index of references; Index of names; Index of subjects.

Info autore

William Telford was born on Vancouver Island and grew up in Winnipeg. He is an educator as well as an athlete and coach, and is an inductee into the Manitoba Touch Football Hall of Fame. A retired high school counsellor, he is a recipient of the Outstanding Contributions to Education Award for his work in the areas of inclusion and anti-racism. He lives in Winnipeg with his wife and two cats.

Riassunto

This 1999 book presents a clear and understandable explanation of the contribution that Mark has made to the theology of the developing Jesus tradition. Dr Telford emphasizes the importance of context (the historical and the contemporary) and method (a combination of the historical-critical approach with literary approaches) for the proper understanding of Mark.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: W. R. Telford, William Telford, Telford W. R.
• Con la collaborazione di: James D. G. Dunn (Editore)
• Editore: Cambridge Academic
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 17.06.1999
• EAN: 9780521433662
• ISBN: 978-0-521-43366-2
• Dimensioni: 140 mm x 216 mm x 21 mm
• Peso: 520 g
• Serie: New Testament Theology; New Testament Theology
• Categorie: Scienze umane, arte, musica > Religione / teologia > Cristianesimo; RELIGION / Biblical Meditations / General, Bible readings, selections & meditations, Bible readings, selections and meditations