The Use of Scripture in the Markan Passion Narrative
This work examines the effect of the use of scripture on the interpretation of the Markan passion narrative, Mark 14:1-15:47. \ In the methodically focused section which begins the work, Kelli O'Brien first defines the term allusion and the criteria by which allusions are established and then. She then tests the allusions suggested by previous scholars. For the trial and crucifixion scenes, only eleven references have sufficient verbal and other correspondence to be considered probable or...
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AbbreviationsAcknowledgementsIntroduction 1Scripture as Interpretive Key 1Previous Studies 4Focus and Goals 181 Methodology: Identifying an Allusion 20Scripture and Canon 20Defining Allusion 22Authorial Intention 22Identifying Allusions 28Some Examples 41Conclusion 462 Methodology: Interpretive Impact 47The Element of Play 47Types of Interplay 52Attention to the Larger Context 55Considering Exegetical Traditions 57A Mere Wink to the Wise 58Evaluating the Interpretation 59Reader Recognition 60Conclusion 663 Testing Proposed Allusions 67Overview of Suggested Allusions 67Falling Short 76Accepted Allusions 99Conclusion 1124 Interpreting the Allusions 113From Plot to Arrest 113Trial 128Crucifixion 141Conclusion 1545 Are you the Christ? 155Are You the Christ, the Son of the Blessed? - Ps. 2.7 155Seated at the Right Hand - Ps. 110.1 166The Son of Man Coming with the Clouds--- Dan. 7.13 172Conclusion 189Conclusion 191Vindication Expected 191Suffering to Salvation 195The Salvation of the Community 195Total Salvation: The Eschaton Begins 197Summary 200For Further Study 200Appendix A Textual Analysis of Quotations and Near Quotations in Mark 203Exact or Nearly Exact Matches with LXX 205Modified From the LXX 206Uncertain Origin 209Appendix B Textual Analysis of Mark 14 215Appendix C Textual Analysis of Mark 15 265Bibliography 290Index of Ancient Sources 307General Index 319
