THL 1000 Midterm: THL Outline 4

• School: Villanova University
• Department: Theology & Religious Studies
• Course: THL 1000
• Professor: Timothy Hanchin

Document Summary

Mark- not clear, but the person who put together the stories in the gospel form (likely jewish. Christian author), other theories exist that he was from the mediterranean region. Audience- roman community that suffered persecution by emperor nero. Mostly gentiles (non- jews), but some jewish christians. Gospel-invented this literary technique which is connected narrative about jesus of nazareth that describes his teachings in galilee and judea, as wells as his passion, death, and resurrection in. Harrington observes that the gospel of mark is broken up geographically into three parts: Part 1: galilee functions as the place where the authority of jesus of nazareth is revealed. Jesus encounters misunderstanding and opposition from many groups. Galilee is place for the revelation or manifestation of jesus as a powerful teacher and healer. Part 2: the journey from galilee to judea is the occasion for jesus to teach about his identity and discipleship.