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Abstract
This article examines early Christian theories about the identity and role of Mark as transmitter of Petrine tradition. Building upon recent work in classics, it argues that the identification of Mark as Peter's interpreter, the description of his composition as lacking order and his reported excellent memory would have led ancient readers of Papias to conclude that Mark was performing literate servile work. The positioning of Mark in this way strengthened claims about the accuracy of Mark's text.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 181-204 |
Number of pages | 23 |
Journal | New Testament Studies |
Volume | 67 |
Issue number | 2 |
Early online date | 4 Mar 2021 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Apr 2021 |
Keywords
- Gospel of Mark
- Slavery
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Religious studies
- Classics
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Enslavement and Early Christian Literature
Candida Moss (Invited speaker)
23 Feb 2023Activity: Academic and Industrial events › Guest lecture or Invited talk