Fashioning Mark: Early Christian Discussions about the Scribe and Status of the Second Gospel

Candida Moss

doi:10.1017/S0028688520000351

Fashioning Mark: Early Christian Discussions about the Scribe and Status of the Second Gospel

Candida Moss^*

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Theology and Religion

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This article examines early Christian theories about the identity and role of Mark as transmitter of Petrine tradition. Building upon recent work in classics, it argues that the identification of Mark as Peter's interpreter, the description of his composition as lacking order and his reported excellent memory would have led ancient readers of Papias to conclude that Mark was performing literate servile work. The positioning of Mark in this way strengthened claims about the accuracy of Mark's text.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	181-204
Number of pages	23
Journal	New Testament Studies
Volume	67
Issue number	2
Early online date	4 Mar 2021
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1017/S0028688520000351
Publication status	Published - Apr 2021

Keywords

Gospel of Mark
Slavery

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God's Ghostwriters: Enslaved Christians and the Making of the Bible
Moss, C., 28 Mar 2024, London: Harper Collins. 336 p.
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Enslavement and Early Christian Literature
Moss, C. (Invited speaker)
23 Feb 2023
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Fashioning Mark: Early Christian Discussions about the Scribe and Status of the Second Gospel

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Enslavement and Early Christian Literature

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