Abstract: This chapter focuses on the use of the designation 'Son of David' and related expressions in early Christianity and, in particular, on the relationship between Mark 12. 35-37 and Rom 1. 3-4. Mark answers the problem, posed by the important passages concerning David and his offspring, in a way that is very similar to, but not identical with the solution expressed in the pre-Pauline formula in Rom 1. 3-4; understandably, he uses his entire gospel to tell his story and to make clear who Jesus really is in the light of the announcements in Scripture. In his story Mark 12. 35-37 is merely an episode, allusive rather than descriptive, preparing for more explicit statements yet to follow (e.g. in 14. 61-62). The allusive nature of this short utterance of Jesus fits into Mark's overall scheme; we are not allowed to use it as proof for the authenticity of the saying.Keywords: Jesus; Mark; Rom; Son of David; Son of God
Publication Year: 1991
Publication Date: 1991-01-01
Language: en
Type: book-chapter
Indexed In: ['crossref']
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