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Prof. Markus Bockmuehl
Associate Head,
Humanities Division
(Graduates)
Prof. of Biblical & Early Christian Studies,
Faculty of Theology
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3: Intro to the NT (Mark)
Course Description
from the
Faculty Handbook
General Bibliography
. This should help as a starting point for most essays
.
Past exams: t
he
specimen paper
and Prelim papers for
2009
,
2010
,
2011
.
Tutorial Essay Topics
Links below reveal additional reading lists.
What does Mark mean by "the gospel of Jesus Christ" (1.1)?
Why, how and for whom was the Gospel of Mark written?
What is the meaning and purpose of Mark's miracles?
What is the meaning and purpose of Mark's parables?
Is there a Messianic Secret in Mark?
Account for Mark's portrayal of the Twelve (and other disciples).
In Mark, why does Jesus die?
In what sense is Mark's Jesus "the Son of God"
?
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