Tag Archives: sayings
Mark
The story of Jesus is similar in many ways to ancient stories of virtuous men and biographies of the divine, however, the story of Jesus contains important distinctions from all other recordings. Although virtuous men were viewed as having a connection to divinity, shown through actions and words, the humility of Jesus amongst other now… Continue reading
Mark’s Miracles
The author of the gospel of Mark depicts Jesus as a misunderstood messiah. Although he performs amazing and great miracles, the people of Jesus’ time, including his own 12 disciples, do not understand him. The author of Mark also notes that Jesus tells people not to speak of the miracles he performs, as to be… Continue reading
mark
When posing the question of how Mark’s story or interpretation of Jesus in his gospel confirms or denies whether or not Jesus was truly a divine man, there is much to consider. You first must look at the characteristics Mark depicts Jesus with. You also must understand what it meant to be a wise man in… Continue reading
Words
Sayings: Synoptics and Cynics
Posted by: Nick Jones The themes that are predominant in Mathew and Luke is how to be kind to others and no matter what always bless and turn the other cheek to the person who is transgressing against you. They portray Jesus as a kind and loving person, but also as a teacher to the… Continue reading
Jesus as a radical and controversial Cynic
The “beatitudes” and the Sermon on the Mount as these verses are called appear in both Matthew and Luke although they are framed slightly differently, one occurring on a mount, the other on a plain or flat place. In these verses Jesus teaches essentially that those who are lowly and dealing with struggle here on… Continue reading