Mark the storyteller: discipleship, challenge and revelation in the Gospel of Mark
Join us as Paula Gooder uncovers the power of Mark as a dynamic storyteller, introducing us to his distinctive voice and guiding us through the Gospel's themes of discipleship, challenge, and revelation.
The Gospel of Mark — the earliest of all the Gospels — is a vivid, brisk, dynamic masterpiece. From its opening bold statement declaring the beginning of the Good News of Jesus Christ to its oddly abrupt ending of the women at the tomb running away terrified, Mark’s Gospel grasps our attention and draws us in.
Join us as Paula Gooder uncovers the power of Mark as a dynamic storyteller, introducing us to his distinctive voice and guiding us through the Gospel's themes of discipleship, challenge, and revelation. By exploring Mark's different narrative techniques and looking again at the story as a whole, this talk will guide today’s readers through Mark's powerful story.
Dr Paula Gooder is Canon Chancellor of St Paul’s Cathedral and a leading Biblical scholar and teacher. She is the author of many books including the newly published The Gospel of Mark.
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