Perspectives on the Ending of Mark: Four Views

by David Alan Black; Darrell L. Bock; Keith Elliott; Maurice Robinson

and

1 more

Publisher:

B&H

, 2008

Overview

Because it is conspicuously absent from more than one early Greek manuscript, the final section of the gospel of Mark (16:9-20) that details Christ’s resurrection remains a constant source of debate among serious students of the New Testament.

Perspectives on the Ending of Mark presents in counterpoint form the split opinions about this difficult passage with a goal of determining which is more likely. Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary professors Maurice Robinson and David Alan Black argue for the verses’ authenticity. Keith Elliott (University of Leeds) and Daniel Wallace (Dallas Theological Seminary) contend that they are not original to Mark’s gospel. Darrell Bock (Dallas Theological Seminary) responds to each view and summarizes the state of current research on the entire issue.

Key Features

• Presents in counterpoint form the split opinions about the final section of Mark
• Helps students sift through the evidence and to establish a responsible historical answer
• Offers arguments for the verses’ authenticity and arguments that contend that they are not original to Mark’s gospel

Contents

• Mark 16:8 as the Conclusion to the Second Gospel - Daniel B. Wallace
• The Long Ending of Mark as Canonical Verity - Maurice A. Robinson
• The Last Twelve Verses of Mark: Original or Not? - J. Keith Elliott
• Mark 16:9-20 as Markan Supplement - David Alan Black
• The Ending of Mark: A Response to the Essays - Darrell L. Bock

Top Highlights

“The LE of Mark is not found in the oldest MSS, but it is found in the majority of MSS. And it is found in all the major texttypes—Western, Caesarean, Byzantine, and even the secondary Alexandrian.¹⁸ Thus, there is a broad geographical spread for these verses.” (Page 10)

“I came to the deep conviction that evangelical scholars must be in the business of pursuing truth, regardless of where it takes us, rather than protecting our presuppositions. That has been the most liberating conclusion I’ve drawn in my academic career.” (Page 9)

“Third, one’s presuppositions about bibliology could have a large impact on how he or she views this particular problem.” (Page 5)

“First, one’s view on source criticism plays a large role in deciding this particular issue.” (Page 3)

“of the four Gospels, Mark wrote first and John wrote last. As well” (Page 2)

Product Details

• Title: Perspectives on the Ending of Mark: Four Views
• Authors: David Alan Black, Darrell L. Bock, Keith Elliott, Maurice Robinson, Daniel B. Wallace
• Publisher: B&H
• Print Publication Date: 2008
• Logos Release Date: 2014
• Pages: 160
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
• Subject: Bible. N.T. Mark 16:9-20 › Criticism, interpretation, etc
• ISBNs: 9781430080954, 9781433669019, 9780805447620, 1433669013, 0805447628, 1430080957
• Resource ID: LLS:9781433669019
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-08-16T00:39:54Z