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The Gospel of Mark: A Liturgical Reading

The Gospel of Mark: A Liturgical Reading

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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.

ISBN

9780801035692 (paperback)

Publication Date

2016

Publisher

Baker

City

Grand Rapids

Disciplines

Arts and Humanities | Catholic Studies | Christianity | Liturgy and Worship | Religion

The Gospel of Mark: A Liturgical Reading

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