Gospel of Mark

Fully answer the assigned questions in narrative, third person format.  The paper consist of 1400 WORDS. Also, include at least  three (3) scholarly sources in your responses. Paper must be completed in APA format. NO PLAGIARISM! The assignment must be completed by Friday January 18, 2019 at 2:30PM central time. MUST BE SUBMITTED ON TIME MEETING ALL EXPECTATIONS!

 

1.According  to tradition, who wrote the Gospel of Mark? Why are modern scholars  unable to verify that tradition? What themes in the Gospel suggest that  it was composed after the Jewish Revolt against Rome had already begun?

2.Describe  the three different categories Mark assigns the Son of Man concept. How  is this concept related to earlier Jewish writings, such as the books  of Ezekiel, Daniel, and I Enoch?

3.Define parable and discuss Jesus’ use of this literary form to describe his vision of God’s kingdom.

4.Why  do scholars believe that it is unlikely that one of the Twelve wrote  Matthew’s Gospel? From the content of the Gospel, what can we infer  about its author and the time and place of its composition?

5.Describe some of Luke’s major themes and concerns.

6.Evaluate the evidence for and against the tradition that Luke, Paul’s traveling companion, wrote the Gospel bearing his name.

7. What view of Jesus’ character and teaching do you think Luke wishes to promote? (250 words or more)