The Gospel of Mark Flashcards
What are the Synoptic Gospels?
- Matthew
-Mark
-Luke
They are summaries of the life and teachings of Jesus with a similar outline.
Authorship of Matthew’s Gospel
-Matthew
- An unknown Jewish Christian
Dates of Matthew’s Gospel
75-80 CE
Audience of Matthew’s Gospel
A Jewish Christian community in Antioch, Syria
Political/historical/social context of Matthew’s Gospel
- Written after destruction of the Jerusalem temple in c. 70 AD
- Period of settling down for Christians
-Christians no longer attended synagogue - No immediate persecution but still conflict between the Jews and the Gentiles
Authorship of Luke’s Gospel
-Luke
-Gentile Christian
-Luke the Physician
-Paul’s travelling companion
Dates of Luke’s Gospel
80-85 CE
Audience of Luke’s Gospel
- Written to Theophilus
- Represents any Christian (Greece)
Political/historical/social context of Luke’s Gospel
- Written around the time of the destruction of the Jewish temple between 65-80 AD
-Expansion of the Church
-Christians accepted that the Second Coming will not be for a while
Authorship of Mark’s Gospel
-Mark
-Second generation Christian
-Follower of Peter
Dates of Mark’s Gospel
65-70 CE
Audience of Mark’s Gospel
A gentile Christian community in Rome undergoing persecution
Political/historical/social context of Mark’s Gospel
- Audience knew St Peter
-Christian community under threat of persecution by Roman Emperors, especially Nero
-War between Rome and Israel
-People were scared and distressed, thought this was the end
What is the chiastic structure of Mark’s gospel?
Gospel can be read and understood in 5 sections which parallel
A- The Wilderness (1:1-15)
B- Galilee (1:16-8:21)
C- The Way (8:22-11:11)
B- Jerusalem (11:12-14:52)
A- The Tomb (14:53-16:20)
Which section of Mark’s gospel has the same ideas and themes of The Wilderness (1:1-15)?
The Tomb (14:53-16:20)
Which section of Mark’s gospel contrasts Galilee (1:16-8:21)?
Jerusalem (11:12-14:52)
Which section of Mark’s gospel has the same ideas and themes of The Tomb (14:53-16:20) ?
The Wilderness (1:1-15)
Which section of Mark’s gospel contrasts Jerusalem (11:12-14:52)?
Galilee (1:16-8:21)
What is the purpose of the section The Way (8:22-11:11)?
It is the centre and key of the whole gospel.
How many stories of discipleship are there in Mark’s gospel?
6
What is the main idea of Mark’s gospel?
Jesus Christ brings good news and it is good news for all who hear and believe.
What are gospels?
Documents of faith
Who’s gospel was the first to be written?
Mark’s
Who’s gospel is very different to the synoptic gospels?
John’s
