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Mark as Story: An Introduction to the Narrative of a Gospel, Third Edition,Used
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In this third edition of Mark as Story, Rhoads, Dewey, and Michie take their treatment of the Gospel of Mark to new levels. While retaining their clear and thorough analysis of Mark as a narrative, they now place their study of Mark in the context of orality. The new preface explains the role of Mark in a predominantly oral culture. Throughout the study, they refer to the author as composer, the narrator as performer, the Gospel as oral composition, and the audience as gathered communities. The conclusion hypothesizes a performance scenario of Mark in Palestine shortly after the RomanJudean War of 66 to 70 CE.The new edition also highlights the dimensions of Mark that stand in contrast to imperial worldviews and values. The authors argue that the performance of Mark itself was a means to draw audiences into a nonimperial world based on mutual service rather than hierarchical domination. In so doing, they shift the Gospels center of gravity from the end of the story to the beginning, configuring it not as 'a passion narrative with an extended introduction' but as 'the arrival of the rule of God with an extended denouement.'Performing Mark: The appendices for students at the end of the book that offer exercises to interpret the narrative of Mark now also include 'Exercises for Learning and Telling Episodes' from the Gospel of Mark by heart as part of the learning process.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Mark as Story'? A: 'Mark as Story' primarily focuses on analyzing the Gospel of Mark as a narrative, exploring its oral tradition and performance context.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by David Rhoads, Joanna Dewey, and Donald Michie.
- Q: What edition is this book? A: This is the third edition of 'Mark as Story'.
- Q: How many pages does 'Mark as Story' contain? A: 'Mark as Story' has a total of 208 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on April 1, 2012.
- Q: Is 'Mark as Story' suitable for students? A: Yes, the book includes appendices with exercises designed for students to learn and interpret the Gospel of Mark.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Mark as Story' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: How does this edition differ from previous ones? A: The third edition places a stronger emphasis on the oral context of Mark and includes new exercises for learning and storytelling.
- Q: What genre does 'Mark as Story' belong to? A: 'Mark as Story' falls under the category of Christianity.