Mark's Account of Peter's Denial: A History of Its Interpretation - Softcover

Herron, Robert W.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0819183539 ISBN 13: 9780819183538

Publisher: University Press of America, 1991

Synopsis

For 2,000 years, Mark's story of Peter's denial has been the object of various interpretations. This work categorizes and analyzes those interpretations and, in the process, sheds light on hermeneutical theory as practiced through the centuries and gives insight into the meaning of the passage itself (Mark 14:54, 66-72). The book offers extensive demonstration and analysis of ancient and modern methods of interpretation; provides fresh, accurate translations of ancient texts which are not available elsewhere; and presents an exhaustive exegesis of Mark 14:54, 66-72. Although targeted especially for New Testament scholars, it will be of great interest to seminarians and students of religion, church history, or hermeneutics.

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Review:

Very useful account which assists in refuting the thesis that Mark's gospel seeks to paint a negative description of the disciples, especially Peter.--Robert Stein, Bethel Theological Seminary "Catholic Biblical Quarterly "

Herron has provided his readers with an impressively extensive survey of Markan studies and exegesis from the patristic period down to the present.--Howard Clark Kee, Emeritus Professor, Boston University "Catholic Biblical Quarterly "

An interesting and informative study of Markan purposes and procedures.--Ralph P. Martin, University of Sheffield, England "Catholic Biblical Quarterly "

The undertaking is ambitious, the literatures diverse...and the results intriguing and...insightful.--Ralph P. Martin, University of Sheffield, England "Critical Review "

Synopsis:

For 2000 years, Mark's story of Peter's denial has been the object of various interpretations. This work categorizes and analyzes those interpretations and, in the process, sheds light on hermeneutical theory as practiced through the centuries and gives insight into the meaning of the passage itself (Mark 14:54, 66-72). The book offers demonstration and analysis of ancient and modern methods of interpretation; provides translations of ancient texts which are not available elsewhere; and presents an exegesis of Mark 14:54, 66-72. Although targeted especially for New Testament scholars, it should be of interest to seminarians and students of religion, church history, or hermeneutics.

About this edition

• Publisher: University Press of America
• Publication date: 1991
• ISBN 10: 0819183539
• ISBN 13: 9780819183538
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 212