The Gospel to the Romans : : the setting and rhetoric of Mark's Gospel / / by Brian J. Incigneri.
This book proposes that Mark's Gospel was written in Rome in late 71 after the return of the feared Titus who had recently destroyed the Jerusalem Temple. Recognising that the use of emotional appeals was a prime contemporary rhetorical tool, it shows the Gospel to be an emotionally-charged tex...
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Superior document: | Biblical interpretation series, v. 65 |
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Year of Publication: | 2003 |
Edition: | 1st ed. |
Language: | English |
Series: | Biblical interpretation series ;
v. 65. |
Physical Description: | 1 online resource (441 p.) |
Notes: | Description based upon print version of record. |
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Summary: | This book proposes that Mark's Gospel was written in Rome in late 71 after the return of the feared Titus who had recently destroyed the Jerusalem Temple. Recognising that the use of emotional appeals was a prime contemporary rhetorical tool, it shows the Gospel to be an emotionally-charged text aimed at readers traumatised by years of persecution, fear of arrest and intra-community tensions over the forgiveness of those who had failed. It examines the political, social and religious situation and shows that the Gospel contains allusions to many recent events of concern to Christians. Mark stirs their fears and painful memories to move them to a new resolve, providing a model for them - Jesus, the first martyr for the gospel. |
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Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (p. [367]-391) and indexes. |
ISBN: | 1280467525 9786610467525 142371184X 9047402286 |
ISSN: | 0928-0731 ; |
Hierarchical level: | Monograph |
Statement of Responsibility: | by Brian J. Incigneri. |