This is the first book to use all the Aramaic Dead Sea scrolls to reconstruct original Aramaic sources from parts of Mark's Gospel. The scrolls have enabled the author to revolutionise the methodology of such work, and to reconstruct whole passages which he interprets in their original cultural context. A detailed discussion of each passage is offered, demonstrating that these sources are completely accurate accounts from the ministry of Jesus, from early sabbath disputes to his final...
This book utilizes all the Aramaic Dead Sea Scrolls to reconstruct Mark's sources in their original Aramaic.
PrefaceList of abbreviations1The state of play12Method733Jesus' scriptural understanding of John the Baptist's death: Mark 9.11-131114Two sabbath controversies: Mark 2.23-3.61385The question of Jacob and John: Mark 10.35-451936Jesus' final Passover with his disciples: Mark 14.12-262197Conclusions253Select bibliography261Index of passages discussed274Index of names and subjects277