When beginning to compare the two gospels of Matthew and Mark it is important to note the omission of the birth narrative from Mark. Matthew 1:18 gives a detailed account of Jesus’ birth and the important role of Joseph. It also illustrates how Jesus’ birth fulfills the prophecy of Isaiah. Matthew also presents the genealogy… Continue reading →
In this section of Mark (1:21-3:6) Jesus performs several miracles. The first of these is an exorcism. When I consulted the notes in the New Testament I found that in Mark the unclean spirits immediately recognize Jesus and that there is struggle when the exorcism is performed. This can be related to the political struggle… Continue reading →
In both Proverbs and Sirach, wisdom is identified as feminine. Even though Proverbs does not come from the time period when Greek Philosophical ideas were making their way into the Jewish way of thinking, it still has the Greek trait of valuing knowledge, “for fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge”. Wisdom is… Continue reading →
