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Title
The Gospel of Mark: A Liturgical Reading
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Description
Long before the Gospel writers put pen to papyrus, the earliest Christians participated in powerful rituals that fundamentally shaped their understanding of God, Christ, and the world in which they lived. This volume offers a liturgical reading of the Gospel of Mark, arguing that the Gospel is a narrative interpretation of early Christian ritual. The Gospel begins with Jesus's baptism by John and ends with Jesus and his disciples gathered for the Lord's Supper. In between, the narrative story of Jesus unfolds as the beloved Son is sent to gather not just the Jews but Gentiles and women to the table of the one loaf. This fresh, responsible, and creative proposal shows how cultural anthropology and ritual studies elucidate ancient texts, revealing how the rituals of baptism and the Lord's Supper shaped the earliest Christians and impacted their understanding of Jesus. In addition to scholars, professors, and students, its ecclesial and pastoral ramifications will be of interest to pastors and church leaders.
Publisher’s Website
http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/the-gospel-of-mark/283460
ISBN
9780801035692 (paperback)
Publication Date
2016
Publisher
Baker
City
Grand Rapids
Disciplines
Arts and Humanities | Catholic Studies | Christianity | Liturgy and Worship | Religion
Recommended Citation
Bobertz, Charles A. The Gospel of Mark: A Liturgical Reading. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2016.