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Oral Tradition and the Gospels

The Problem of Mark 4

  • Hardback
  • 338 pages
  • Publisher: Continuum
  • 15.6 x 23.4 x 2.1 cm

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For scholars and students of biblical studies

Clarifies the complexities of oral tradition in Gospels

You will gain deeper insight into Jesus' teachings

This insightful study explores oral tradition in the Gospels, focusing on Mark 4.

The problem of oral tradition is well known, for without some theory of this medium no history of Jesus would be possible. This study examines Mark 4.1-34 in the light of three distinctive models of orality: Rudolf Bultmann's form-critical method, B. Gerhardsson's 'Memory and Manuscript' theory and the recent contribution of W. Kelber. The form-critically separate units in the test (allegory, parables and aphorisms) are examined on the basis of their attestation in various documents (Mark, Q, Thomas) to determine whether independent versions of these sayings can be identified and what they tell us about the oral phase and Jesus. This analysis suggests that the criteria for authenticity of 'distinctiveness' and 'multiple attestation' need to be re-examined in light of the folkloric understanding of orality.
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  • Title

    Oral Tradition and the Gospels

  • Author

    Barry Henaut

  • Book Format

    Hardback

  • Publisher

    Continuum

  • Published

    January 1993

  • Weight

    300g

  • Page Count

    338

  • Dimensions

    15.6 x 23.4 x 2.1 cm

  • ISBN

    9781850754077

  • ISBN-10

    1850754071

  • Eden Code

    1181652

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