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Prof. Markus Bockmuehl

Director of Studies in Theology
Keble College, Oxford
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  • Intro to the NT (+Mark)
  • Intro to Paul
  • Romans

Prelim Tutorials

  • 3: Intro to the NT (Mark)

FHS Tutorials

  • 2: The Gospels and Jesus
  • 3: Pauline Literature
  • 6: Luke & Acts
  • 27: Hebrews to Revelation
  • 29: Varieties of Judaism

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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: the specimen paper and the 2009 Prelim paper

Tutorial Essay Topics


Links below reveal additional reading lists.

  1. Why, how and for whom was the Gospel of Mark written?  
  2. What does Mark mean by "the gospel"?
  3. In Mark, what is the function of Jesus' parables and miracles?
  4. Why does Mark call Jesus "the Son of God"?
  5. Is there a Messianic Secret in Mark?
  6. Explain Mark's Portrayal of Peter and the Twelve. 
  7. In Mark, why does Jesus die?
  8. Why should Mark’s Gospel begin and end as it does?

 

 Rev. 09/2009

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