Marks Theology Reflected In Writing

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Mark's Theology Reflected In Writing

Mark's Theology Reflected In Writing

        Mark and the other evangelists used basically five ways to change, edit
or enhance Jesus' sayings to reflect their own views of Christianity.  According
to the Five Gospels Book, plagiarism and changing of writing was not a crime,
but actually very common Mark's time.  Besides, Mark never knew Jesus first-hand,
he somehow had to make a 'story' from basically Hearsay!
        Mark groups different parables and sayings of Jesus by topic; making a
false impression that these things happened in order.  This may have little
effect on changing the meaning of the lesson, however it illustrates the fact
that Mark was trying to author a "readable" story for people, rather
than a book of facts.  The best example would be in Mark 10:17-31 (Jesus Counsel
to the Rich) & (Parable of The Camel and the Eye of a Needle).  It is
doubtful that these things happened at the same time; however, they are GREY in
The Five Gospels anyway ... and probably didn't happen as Mark describes. This
brings us to Mark's writing style.
        Mark seems to tack-on sentences to Jesus' teachings to make themmore
"Christian."  This really changes the meaning more than any other
tactic! Who knows what Mark may have edited-out to accomplish what he wanted to
impress upon his readers?  In this, he tries to interpret the meaning of Jesus'
actions ... and does this in a misleadingway! For example: Mark 2:19, Jesus
regarding Fasting.  Jesus makes a strong statement against importance to fasting,
but Mark (in 2:20) tags on: "But the days will come when the bridegroom will be
taken away from them, and they will fast in those days."
        This blatantly shows that Mark held higher regard for the Old Traditions
of Fasting rather than Jesus' new teachings!  This is also an example of
"ChristianizingJesus" according to traditions that have already earned
respect from Jews in their tradition.  (Wow, this is starting to sound like a
fight between Today's Political Parties, isn't it?! [Jesus = Liberal Politics /
Judaism = Conservative Politics]).
        Finally, Mark likes to "soften the blow" of Jesus' Hard sayings.  He
does this for probably the same reason Paul preached that Circumcision was not
required for Christians. A good example is The Unforgivable Sin (Mark 3:28-).
Jesus clearly states that words against the Holy Spirit are unforgivable.
However, Mark adds that "all things are possible with God," which softens ...

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