THST 305 - The Four Gospels and Jesus
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Exercise #1 - Initial Impressions of the Gospel according to Mark  (due Friday, 8/27/99)

Purpose/Goals:

Preparation/Reading:

Read the entire Gospel according to Mark quickly, but carefully, if possible at one sitting:

Right after you've read the whole Gospel, make some notes about your overall impressions of this text:
  1. What did you notice that surprised or impressed you about the way JESUS is portrayed here?
  2. How would you summarize the main message that MARK wanted to send to his original readers?
  3. What major images and themes stood out as most important for YOU as you read this Gospel?
Note: If you have read all of Mark's Gospel before, or have heard most of its material in small pieces in the past (e.g. in church services), then please also contrast your new impressions with your previous perceptions.

Writing Assignment:

A) Write 1½ to 2 pages about your impressions of Mark, but also answering all three of the questions above:

B) At the end, append a simple list of 3 or 4 other questions about Jesus, Mark, and/or early Christianity that were raised for you as you read this Gospel. These could be simple questions for clarification, or more complex issues for discussion.


See also the page of  GENERAL GUIDELINES AND TIPS for Written Exercises, including proper format for BIBLICAL REFERENCES.
 
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