Course Description

Mark, the earliest of the gospels, is known primarily for its brevity and simplicity––a reputation that has occasionally led to scholarly neglect. Recent scholarship, however, has come to appreciate that Mark’s deceptively straightforward approach veils a rich subtlety and power. Along with scholarly rehabilitation of Jesus’s long-ignored Jewishness, careful exploration of Markan themes reveals a remarkably high Christology––equal to anything found in John––dating back to the earliest gospel accounts. Join in a careful exegetical study of Mark to gain a deeper understanding of this vital book and its significance for the modern world.