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Der Evangelist Markus und die Parabeln Jesu
The Evangelist Mark and the Parables of Jesus

Author(s): Martin Meiser
Subject(s): Philosophy of Religion, Biblical studies, Systematic Theology, Hermeneutics
Published by: Universitatea Babes-Bolyai - Centrul de Studii Biblice
Keywords: Gospel of Mark; Parables; Parable theory; narratology;

Summary/Abstract: With regard to Jesus’ teaching, the parables are well-disputed whereas the function of the parables in Mark’s Gospel is not the main point of interest. Mostly, it is one-sidedly explained by reference to Mark 4:10–12. The subject of this study presupposes the presentation of a thoroughgoing concept of interpreting Mark, including early Jewish notions of παραβολή and observations on narratology concerning the Gospel. After an exegesis of Mark 4:1–34, the study formulates a thesis concerning the function of the parables in Mark’s Gospel: They encourage Jesus’ followers for an engaged hopeful missionary existence (Mark 13:10) despite of grieve and persecution.

  • Issue Year: XVI/2018
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 21-47
  • Page Count: 27
  • Language: German