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James N. Neumann, "The Gospel of the Son of God: Psalm 2 and Mark's Narrative Christology" (T&T Clark, 2023)

Apr 20, 2024
James Neumann discusses how the Gospel of Mark portrays Jesus as the Son of God and the fulfillment of Psalm 2. They explore the significance of Psalm 2 in Mark's narrative Christology, focusing on Jesus' passion, death, and resurrection. The podcast also delves into the connections between Psalm 2 and Jesus' baptism, transfiguration, and the Centurion's recognition of Jesus as the Son of God at the crucifixion.
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  • Mark portrays Jesus' life as the fulfillment of Psalm 2, emphasizing narrative aims.
  • Psalm 2's presence at key moments underscores Jesus' eschatological enthronement in Mark's portrayal.

Deep dives

Mark's Gospel Portrays Jesus as the Actualization of Psalm 2

James Newman discusses how Mark portrays Jesus' life as the fulfillment of Psalm 2, a coronation hymn. Highlighting parallels between Jesus' baptism and crucifixion, Newman emphasizes Mark's large-scale narrative aims. By examining the inclusio in Mark, Newman shows the significance of narrative in communicating Christology through literary devices.

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