This book theorizes that there was probably more to both the
beginning and the ending of Mark's Gospel than we currently have in
our Bible. It was once the consensus of scholars that Mark lacked
its ending. Croy asks why scholarly opinions changed on this
question during the late 20th century and whether earlier scholars
may in fact have been correct. In short, this book has the
potential to re-open a major debate in Markan studies. Beyond
scholarly interest in the original extent of the Gospel text, there
are implications for our understanding of Markan theology. If a
conclusion has been lost, Mark may not be as negative in his
portrayal of the disciples as we now assume. The credibility of the
disciples - and Jesus own credibility - also may have been
rehabilitated by the original ending. Croy urges that we should not
assume that post-resurrection appearance stories were unimportant
to Mark or that Mark s theology of suffering would be incompatible
with a triumphant outcome. The challenge to the scholarly consensus
will be of interest to academics; the theological implications will
make the book useful in seminary classes on the Gospels. The author
s demonstration of the connection between the social context of
biblical research and our ways of reading the Gospel is important
for theological education in general. Readers will also benefit
from an awareness of the process by which we have received the
texts printed in our Bibles."
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