The Strategic Framing of Peter in Mark's Gospel

Delving into the significance of Peter as the first and last disciple named in Mark's Gospel, the chapter explores how Mark strategically uses Peter's testimony to frame the narrative. It challenges scholarly perceptions on Jesus' portrayal, emphasizing his divinity from the start and drawing parallels to the role of Yahweh. The chapter highlights the symbolic new beginning signified by Jesus as the Son of God and the connection to the preparation for the way of the Lord in the Old Testament.