The Messianic Secret

Bart Ehrman: Mark is trying to shock his readers into understanding how it is that Jesus could be the Messiah even though it's the opposite of the Messiah. "It isn't just like our retelling of the facts. It's a brilliant work of literature," he says. If you're enjoying the Miss Quoting Jesus podcast, you'd probably like my online courses as well. You'll receive a discount on your purchase by entering the code MJ Podcast.