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Sandwich Technique in the Gospel of Mark

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Moj M. W.

The Biblical Annals

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2018

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vol. 8

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issue 3

363-377

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Intercalations are found in the Gospel of Mark. They are graphically described by the following scheme: A – B – A’. Mark’s convention consists of the break off narration (pericope A) through insertion of another one (B) and placing it inside. Such a technique is called intercalation, interpolation or a sandwich technique. The use of intercalation is somehow intended. The purpose of this article is to indicate a problem of criteria that will allow to select the texts of intercalations precisely. The analysis of the criteria and the features of intercalations corroborates the use of sandwich technique by Mark in the six commonly accepted by the biblical scholars conjoined narratives: 3:20-35; 5:21-43; 6:6b-31; 11:12-25; 14:1-11; 14:53-72 and also in case of the juxtaposed pericopes from the group of disputable ones: 8:1-21 and 15:40-16,8. DOI: https://doi.org/10.31743/ba.2018.8.3.03

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Specificity of the Gospel of Mark as Interpreted by Theophylact of Ohrid

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Czarnuch-Sodzawiczny M.

Verbum Vitae

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2021

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vol. 39

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issue 4

1263-1276

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While Theophylact’s Enarratio in Evangelium Marci [Explanation of the Gospel of Mark] is known as the first commentary on the whole Gospel in Greek, the question remains: how much of Mark’s Gospel is in this Explanation? The main aim of the article is to examine whether Theophylact notices the specificity of Mark’s Gospel, or whether he is harmonizing Mark with Matthew, on which he commented earlier, or other Gospels. The analysis of the Explanation of the Gospel of Mark shows that Theophylact relates to content typical of the Gospel of Mark. He distinguishes Mark’s theology from other Gospels, recognizing at the same time the theological unity of the four Gospels. His attentiveness to the details of the narrative is evidenced by the accurate presentation of divergences and, regarding some pericopes, the lack of harmonization.

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Marcin Moj, Kompozycje warstwowe w Ewangelii Marka (Attende Lectioni. Series Nova 1; Tarnów: Biblos 2018)

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Kubiś A.

Verbum Vitae

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2019

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vol. 35

555-559

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Recenzja książki: Marcin Moj, Kompozycje warstwowe w Ewangelii Marka (Attende Lectioni. Series Nova 1; Tarnów: Biblos 2018). Ss. 367. PLN 39,00. ISBN 978-83-7793-607-8

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Pieśń i przypowieść o winnicy (Iz 5,1–7; Mk 12,1–12)

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Malina A.

Studia Pastoralne

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2018

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vol. 14

224-238

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The parable of the vineyard (Mk 12,1–12) is an image of God’s dealing with His people. This image is well known form the Old Testament texts, especially from Isaiah’s song (Is 5,1–7). The paper is aimed at investigating the both similarities and differences between the prophetic text and Jesus’ parable. The parallels can be seen in the use of metaphorical language, figures of speech and rhetorical devices. However, Jesus’ parable does not develop in the same way the image present in Isaiah’s song. According to the prophetic text it is the vineyard, which is failed; according to the Gospel the tenants. In Isaiah the vineyard is destroyed, but in the parable it is delivered to new tenants. Isaiah’s message is about God’s punishment of His people, which is definitive; Jesus’ teaching brings hope for God’s salvation in the resurrection of His Son.

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“Baptism of Repentance for the Remission of Sins”: Mark 1:4 in Its Context

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Malina A.

The Biblical Annals

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2021

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vol. 11

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issue 4

689-707

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The titular term commonly refers to the baptism administered by John. In the other earliest sources, forgiveness of sins is not closely linked to washing with water performed by him, as the description of the Baptist’s appearance in the Gospel of Mark seems to suggest. The analysis of the verse marked in the title leads to the conclusion that Mark characterizes John’s appearance by two conjoined activities: baptizing and preaching which are expressed by the participles βαπτίζων and κηρύσσων. The first one allows for diagnosing the state of relations between humans and God. This diagnosis is expressed through the confession of their sins. The second one announces to them a therapy appropriate to the position they have identified. This therapy is supposed to be the baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins preached by John, equating with the future baptism in the Holy Spirit.

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L’incoronazione di spine (Mc 15,16-20a). Tortura fisica, subita da Gesù, o piuttosto la derisione della Sua dignità regale?

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Grochowski Z. T.

The Biblical Annals

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2016

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vol. 6

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issue 4

655-688

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The Passion Narrative constitutes the “heart” of all the Gospels. The attention of Christians who feed their faith on the Word of God usually concentrates on the physical suffering of Jesus. But the purpose of the Gospels seems to be different: cf. the lack of description of significant, long-lasting and cruel scenes, such as the “flagellation” and the “crucifixion” of Christ in Mc 15:15 and 15:24 (these episodes are “depicted” by one simple word: fragellw,saj and staurou /sin). That is why the pericope Mc 15:16-20a should be considered not (only) as the “Coronation of Thorns,” as it commonly is, but as a “Derision of Christ’s Royal Dignity”, as the context of the singular “act of thorns” suggests. In fact, aside from dressing Jesus in purple and beating his head with the reed, which indeed could cause physical suffering of the Savior (here we think of Jesus flogged and crowned by thorns), other elements of scorning (a mocking “saluting” of Jesus, spitting on him and the scoffing prostration of soldiers) had not touched Jesus’ body at all! As a consequence, these acts were surely not the source of his physical pain. Also, the crown itself did not necessarily have to cause Christ such huge suffering as is usually imagined. The pericope Mc 15:16-20a portrays the “Derision of Christ’s Royal Dignity” and, speaking of Jesus as the King, inscribes itself in the theme of “The Reign of God” in the Gospel of Mark

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The Passion Narrative constitutes the “heart” of all the Gospels. The attention of Christians who feed their faith on the Word of God usually concentrates on the physical suffering of Jesus. But the purpose of the Gospels seems to be different: cf. the lack of description of significant, long-lasting and cruel scenes, such as the “flagellation” and the “crucifixion” of Christ in Mc 15:15 and 15:24 (these episodes are “depicted” by one simple word: fragellw,saj and staurou /sin). That is why the pericope Mc 15:16-20a should be considered not (only) as the “Coronation of Thorns,” as it commonly is, but as a “Derision of Christ’s Royal Dignity”, as the context of the singular “act of thorns” suggests. In fact, aside from dressing Jesus in purple and beating his head with the reed, which indeed could cause physical suffering of the Savior (here we think of Jesus flogged and crowned by thorns), other elements of scorning (a mocking “saluting” of Jesus, spitting on him and the scoffing prostration of soldiers) had not touched Jesus’ body at all! As a consequence, these acts were surely not the source of his physical pain. Also, the crown itself did not necessarily have to cause Christ such huge suffering as is usually imagined. The pericope Mc 15:16-20a portrays the “Derision of Christ’s Royal Dignity” and, speaking of Jesus as the King, inscribes itself in the theme of “The Reign of God” in the Gospel of Mark.

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The Passion Narrative constitutes the “heart” of all the Gospels. The attention of Christians who feed their faith on the Word of God usually concentrates on the physical suffering of Jesus. But the purpose of the Gospels seems to be different: cf. the lack of description of significant, long-lasting and cruel scenes, such as the “flagellation” and the “crucifixion” of Christ in Mc 15:15 and 15:24 (these episodes are “depicted” by one simple word: fragellw,saj and staurou/sin). That is why the pericope Mc 15:16-20a should be considered not (only) as the “Coronation of Thorns,” as it commonly is, but as a “Derision of Christ’s Royal Dignity”, as the context of the singular “act of thorns” suggests. In fact, aside from dressing Jesus in purple and beating his head with the reed, which indeed could cause physical suffering of the Savior (here we think of Jesus flogged and crowned by thorns), other elements of scorning (a mocking “saluting” of Jesus, spitting on him and the scoffing prostration of soldiers) had not touched Jesus’ body at all! As a consequence, these acts were surely not the source of his physical pain. Also, the crown itself did not necessarily have to cause Christ such huge suffering as is usually imagined. The pericope Mc 15:16-20a portrays the “Derision of Christ’s Royal Dignity” and, speaking of Jesus as the King, inscribes itself in the theme of “The Reign of God” in the Gospel of Mark.

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Czy Ewangelia Marka interesuje się czasem Jezusa? Związek oznaczeń chronologicznych z teologią Marka i realiami historycznymi działalności Jezusa

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Malina A.

Verbum Vitae

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2020

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vol. 38

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issue 1

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The paper provides – apart from a positive answer to the question in the title – a description of the references to time in the Gospel of Mark. The fulfillment of the time that Jesus announces means that the response of the recipients of His public activity is definitive, especially in the case of those who had previously heard John the Baptist’s proclamation. The chronological markers are not introduced into the narrative randomly or arbitrarily, rather their use in the text depends on the historical circumstances of Jesus’ earthly activity. The absence of such markers during the journey to Jerusalem, for example, is due to the limited knowledge of that topography on the part of Jesus’ disciples. By contrast, the frequency of time references during the periods of Jesus’ activity in Galilee and in Jerusalem is connected with His moving from and to Capernaum and Bethany, in the latter case reflecting both the expansion of Jerusalem’s borders and the opening of the city gates at night during the Passover period.

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Wraz z udzieleniem pozytywnej odpowiedzi na tytułowe pytanie omawiane są odniesienia do czasu w Ewangelii Marka. Ogłoszone przez Jezusa wypełnienie czasu oznacza, że odpowiedź adresatów Jego publicznej działalności jest definitywna – zwłaszcza w przypadku tych, którzy wcześniej słuchali orędzia Jana Chrzciciela. Oznaczenia chronologiczne nie są wprowadzone do narracji przypadkowo ani arbitralnie, lecz ich występowanie w tekście zależy od historycznych uwarunkowań ziemskiej działalności Jezusa. Niemal całkowita ich nieobecność na drodze do Jerozolimy zależy od ograniczonej znajomości topografii przez uczniów Jezusa. Częstotliwość tych wzmianek w okresach galilejskiej i jerozolimskiej działalności Jezusa łączy się z Jego przemieszczaniem się z i do Kafarnaum oraz Betanii oraz zależy od rozszerzenia granic Jerozolimy oraz nocnego otwierania bram na święta Paschy.

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Was John the Baptist Raised from the Dead?

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Vette N., Robinson W.

The Biblical Annals

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2019

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vol. 9

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issue 2

335-354

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In the vox populi of Mark 6:14-16 (cf. 8:28), we find the puzzling claim that some believed Jesus was John the Baptist raised from the dead. The presentation of John in the Gospel is similar to Jesus: Mark depicts John as a prophetic figure who is arrested, executed, buried by his disciples, and-according to some-raised from the dead. This paper reviews scholarship on the question of whether the tradition concerning John's resurrection-as well as the tradition concerning his death to which it is prefixed (6:17-29)-originated outside of the early Christian community. We examine the possibility that sects or individuals in the ancient world believed John had indeed been raised from the dead-as well as figures supposedly connected to John (Dositheus, Simon Magus). We conclude on the basis of internal evidence from the Gospel that the report in 6:14-16 likely originated in a Christian context. At the same time, it may also provide a glimpse into first-century CE attitudes concerning the resurrection from the dead.

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Eyewitnesses and Healing Miracles in the Gospel of Mark

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Bauckham R.

The Biblical Annals

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2020

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vol. 10

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issue 3

341-354

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This essay builds on my extensive argument elsewhere to the effect that the Gospels are closely based on eyewitness testimony. It focuses on the nine healing miracles in the Gospel of Mark. The intention is not to offer any kind of proof that the stories really are based on eyewitness reports, but to show that Mark wanted to claim eyewitness testimony for them and that this explains some features of the narratives. The features that are discussed from this perspective are the Aramaic words of Jesus, the occurrence of personal names, and the literary construction of point of view.

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The Way According to Mark: A Transformative Symbol of Itinerant Discipleship

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Rožič P.

Studia Gdańskie

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2015

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issue 37

52-62

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Using the symbolism of the way, the narrative of the Gospel according to Mark compels its reader to pursue a transformative itinerary in of identification with the narrative’s main character, Jesus Christ. As the topic of the Markan “way” as a symbol of identification has received scarce scholarly attention, this study begins by defining the key concepts of the way and the symbol, followed by a textual inquiry that relies on a narrative analysis. The ensuing theological analysis finds that through its symbolic power, the “way” serves as both an appeal to comprehend the Lord’s own way and an ethical calling to follow. The Markan “way” points to a disciple’s ongoing quest of identification with Jesus as a transformative and self-effacing path to God who is Himself this way.

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Poprzez symbolikę drogi narracja Ewangelii według św. Marka zmusza jej czytelnika do podjęcia transformacyjnej wędrówki w identyfikacji z głównym bohaterem narracji, Jezusem Chrystusem. Ponieważ temat Markowej „drogi” jako symbol identyfikacji nie doczekał się wielkiej uwagi ze strony naukowców, prezentowane studium definiuje najpierw kluczowe koncepcje drogi i symbolu, a następnie bada tekst w oparciu analizę narracyjną. Przeprowadzona w dalszej kolejności analiza teologiczna pozwala stwierdzić, że „droga”, dzięki swej symbolice, służy zarówno jako wezwanie do zrozumienia drogi Jezusa jak i etyczny apel do naśladowania. Markowa „droga” wskazuje na trwałe dążenie ucznia do identyfikacji z Jezusem, który jest transformującą i skromną drogą do Boga.

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Jezus wychowuje swoich uczniów w Mk 1,35-39

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Kotecki D.

Verbum Vitae

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2012

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vol. 21

107-137

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The article focuses on the issue of Jesus as the master educator of his disciples in Mark 1:35-39. The study provided is based on the principles of narrative and contextual analysis. The article consists of three parts: (1) Analysis of Mark 1:35-39; (2) Mk 1:35-39 in the context of 1:14-20; (3) Jesus master educator in 1:35-39 in the context of the Gospel of Mark. The pericope shows a certain tension between what Jesus must accomplish in terms of his mission given by the Father and what his disciples expect from him. The attitude of Simon and his companions (Andrew, Jacob and John) is expressed in Peter’s actions (“pursued him [Jesus]”) and in the apostles’ common words: ““Everyone is looking for you” (1:37). He shows that they have not yet reached the ideal personality as proposed by Jesus, which should be expressed in the attitude of repentance and faith (cf. 1:15). Their attempt to limit Jesus’ mission to Capernaum shows also that they are not yet ready to meet the goal of their vocation i.e. become fishers of men. In such context, through his command “Let us go somewhere else to the towns nearby, so that I may preach there also; for that is what I came for” (1:38), Jesus corrects their attitude and invites them to strengthen their bond with him in the perspective of a universal mission. In this way Jesus reveals himself as an educator, who encourages his disciples by his own example and his own words (encouragement, commands, reproaches, prohibitions and questions) to absolute clinging to him.

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Zasady aktualizacji tekstów biblijnych a interpretacja perykopy o uzdrowieniu teściowej Szymona (Mk 1,29-31) w ujęciu o. Adama Szustaka OP

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Muzolf R.

Collectanea Theologica

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2022

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vol. 92

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issue 1

63-87

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The proclamation of the Gospel is the essence and mission of the Church. It is implemented, inter alia, through a homily. It is one of the most important and responsible activities. The article refers to the most important indications regarding prophoristics in the documents of the Church and an example of contemporary preaching. The interpretation of the pericope of the healing of Simon’s mother-in-law (Mk 1:29–31) by Fr. Adam Szustak has shown a certain dissonance between the message of the source text and the words of the preacher. The over-interpretation of the text was reflected in several places and led to a distortion or even adulteration of the biblical message. The article deals with the still open problem of the actualisation of Sacred Scripture and responsible proclamation of God’s word.

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Głoszenie Ewangelii stanowi istotę i misję Kościoła, która realizowana jest m.in. poprzez homilię. Należy ona do zadań niezwykle ważnych i odpowiedzialnych. W artykule odnaleźć można najistotniejsze wskazania dotyczące proforystyki w dokumentach Kościoła oraz przykład współczesnego kaznodziejstwa. Interpretacja perykopy o uzdrowieniu teściowej Szymona (por. Mk 1,29–31) w ujęciu o. Adama Szustaka ukazała pewien dysonans między orędziem tekstu źródłowego a tym, co dopowiedział kaznodzieja. Nadinterpretacja tekstu uwidoczniła się w kilku miejscach i doprowadziła do zniekształcenia, czy wręcz do zafałszowania przesłania biblijnego. Niniejszy artykuł podejmuje wciąż otwarty problem aktualizacji Pisma Świętego i odpowiedzialnej proklamacji Bożego słowa.

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The Poor Widow’s Mites. A Contextual Reading of Mark 12:41-44

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Kubiś A.

The Biblical Annals

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2013

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vol. 3

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issue 2

339-381

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An intriguing point of disagreement is evident among recent commentators on Mark 12:41-44 as to how we should understand the poor widow’s offering, whether as a positive or negative image. The crucial issue, raised for the first time by Addison G. Wright, is a proper grasp of the immediate narrative context of the poor widow’s story, which in his case produced the lamentable reading of the widow’s “deed.” Nevertheless, by widening the immediate narrative context and reading the account within the larger Markan framework, the interpretative ambiguity disappears. The widow is presented to Jesus’ disciples, and to the readers of the Markan story, as a positive example of selfdenial motivated by faith, love and devotion toward God. Thus, she not only stands as a symbol of the faithful remnant of Israel, but, most importantly, presents a picture of Jesus’ own self-offering on the cross.

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Horyzont geograficzny Ewangelii Marka

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Wojciechowska K., Katedra Wiedzy Nowotestamentowej i Języka Greckiego W. T.

Acta Universitatis Lodziensis. Folia Geographica Socio-Oeconomica

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2015

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issue 21

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Ewangelia Marka od XVIII wieku powszechnie uważana jest za najstarszą z ewangelii kanonicznych, a wśród ewangelii kanonicznych dodatkowo za najstarszą z tzw. ewangelii synoptycznych. Często też traktowana jest jako źródło bądź jedno ze źródeł dla tekstów Mateusza i Łukasza, którzy przekaz Markowy uzupełniają, skracają, a bardzo często też uściślają i poprawiają nie tylko pod względem stylistycznym, ale także rzeczowym – w tym historycznym i geograficznym. Współczesna biblistyka próbuje ustalić pochodzenie, przyczynę i zasadność tych korekt, biorąc pod uwagę zarówno etapy redakcji, struktury tekstu, jak i kompetencje odbiorcze oraz świadomość teologiczną, historyczną i geograficzną adresatów poszczególnych ewangelii. Celem prezentowanego artykułu jest konfrontacja wzmianek topograficznych zawartych w Ewangelii Marka z rzeczywistymi danymi geograficznymi oraz wskazanie funkcji, jakie wzmianki te pełnią w strukturze i kompozycji utworu oraz w jego teologicznym przesłaniu. Podstawowym materiałem badawczym jest grecki tekst Ewangelii wraz z aparatem krytycznym (NA 28); dominantę metodologiczną stanowi krytyka redakcji (redaction criticism) wraz z analizą lingwistyczną.

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This article reconstructs the picture of the movements of Jesus since John’s baptizing until the journey to Jerusalem. There are geographical and chronological problems connected with the Gospel of Mark. In many instances the evangelist does not know where and when incidents took place. The topographical data are likewise confused and contradictory. The evangelist emphasizes the contrast between the apparent aimlessness of Jesus’ movements and ministry in the earlier period in Galilee (Mk 1:1–6:29) and the plan of the later periodes. In second part (Mk 6:30–9:1) Mark possessed two divergent but paralel accounts of the events following the return of the Twelve. The third part (Mk 9:2–11:11) is the journey of Jesus from Cesarea Philippi to Jerusalem, and the fourth part are the evants in Jerusalem. In Jerusalem Mark’s topographical notations are also never detailed and informative.

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Sandwich Technique in the Gospel of Mark

Specificity of the Gospel of Mark as Interpreted by Theophylact of Ohrid

Marcin Moj, Kompozycje warstwowe w Ewangelii Marka (Attende Lectioni. Series Nova 1; Tarnów: Biblos 2018)

Pieśń i przypowieść o winnicy (Iz 5,1–7; Mk 12,1–12)

“Baptism of Repentance for the Remission of Sins”: Mark 1:4 in Its Context

L’incoronazione di spine (Mc 15,16-20a). Tortura fisica, subita da Gesù, o piuttosto la derisione della Sua dignità regale?

Czy Ewangelia Marka interesuje się czasem Jezusa? Związek oznaczeń chronologicznych z teologią Marka i realiami historycznymi działalności Jezusa

Was John the Baptist Raised from the Dead?

Eyewitnesses and Healing Miracles in the Gospel of Mark

The Way According to Mark: A Transformative Symbol of Itinerant Discipleship

Jezus wychowuje swoich uczniów w Mk 1,35-39

Zasady aktualizacji tekstów biblijnych a interpretacja perykopy o uzdrowieniu teściowej Szymona (Mk 1,29-31) w ujęciu o. Adama Szustaka OP

The Poor Widow’s Mites. A Contextual Reading of Mark 12:41-44

Horyzont geograficzny Ewangelii Marka