Winn, Adam, 1976-

Reading Mark's Christology under Caesar : Jesus the Messiah and Roman Imperial ideology / Adam Winn. - xl, 187 pages ; 23 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages [169]-180) and indexes.

Reconstructing Mark's historical setting -- Mark's Christological titles -- The powerful Jesus of Mark 1-8 -- The suffering Jesus of Mark 8:22-10:52 -- A Roman reading of Mark's so-called secrecy motif -- Jesus and the Temple -- Jesus in Mark's passion narrative.

9780830852116 (pbk. : alk. paper)

2018017722


Jesus Christ--Person and offices.


Bible.--Mark--Criticism, interpretation, etc.--History.


Church history--Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600.
Emperor worship--Rome.
Propaganda, Roman.

BS2585.6.E46 / W565 2018

226.3/067