N. Clayton Croy
The Mutilation of Marks Gospel
- ISBN 13:
- 9780687052936
- author:
- N. Clayton Croy
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Abingdon Press,U.S.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 232
- Dimensions:
- 152mm X 229mm
- Genre:
- Christianity
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Mutilation of Mark's Gospel by N. Clayton Croy explores the possibility that the original ending of Mark's Gospel was lost over time. This challenge to scholarly consensus raises important questions about the theology and credibility of Jesus' disciples. By examining the social context of biblical research, Croy sheds light on how our understanding of the text has evolved. The book offers a fresh perspective on the significance of the missing ending, with implications for Mark's portrayal of the disciples and Jesus' own credibility. Croy argues that the original conclusion may have rehabilitated the credibility of the disciples and challenged traditional views of Mark's theology. This book will be of interest to academics and theologians studying the Gospels, as well as those seeking a deeper understanding of the social context of biblical research.