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Of Conflict and Concealment: The Gospel of Mark as Tragedy

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Scholars have long debated the genre of the Gospels and many opinions have been put forward, such as biography, history, epic, or comedy. However, do the Gospels actually reflect these ancient genres? This book addresses this question and arrives at the conclusion that the Gospel of Mark was written as an ancient form of tragedy. Why would this matter to ancient or modern readers? Tragedy addresses the fundamental question of humanity's suffering and offers a philosophical perspective that orients the reader towards personal and societal growth. The Gospel of Mark fits within the tradition of tragic writings and speaks to the same challenges that all humanity faces: life is full of trouble and suffering, so how are we supposed to think about these things? The answer is to be found in Jesus, who is both divine and human, and who suffers as a result of engaging in conflict with the religious and political traditions of his time.

“Adam Wright is ideally situated to question the notion that the Gospels are biographies and make a convincing case that Mark’s Gospel, at least, is a tragedy. Wright’s education in both classical and biblical studies enables him to examine the full range of evidence. This is not a far-fetched hypothesis, but an argument grounded in ancient and modern theory and Mark’s Gospel itself. This is an important book that anyone considering the genre of the Gospels must take into account.”

—Stanley E. Porter, President, Dean, and Professor of New Testament, Roy A. Hope Chair in Christian Worldview, McMaster Divinity College



“In his stimulating study, Of Conflict and Concealment, Adam Wright probes the difficult and surprisingly complex question of Mark’s literary genre. Swimming against the scholarly current, Wright argues that the Gospel of Mark is best understood as an example of Greek tragedy, not biography. This thesis has been argued before, but not with the clarity and depth that we find in Wright’s informative and well-researched book.”

—Craig A. Evans, John Bisagno Distinguished Professor of Christian Origins, Houston Baptist University



Of Conflict and Concealment offers a reading of Mark’s Gospel as tragedy, which is both persuasive and intriguing. Adam Wright gives a thorough survey of Greek tragedy, including a few surprises for the non-specialist. These surprising elements open up new perspectives on several interpretive conundrums in Mark, and evoke fresh respect for its author, as someone who harnessed the literary power of the tragic genre.”

—Iain Luke, Principal, College of Emmanuel & St. Chad


  • Title: Of Conflict and Concealment: The Gospel of Mark as Tragedy
  • Author: Adam Z. Wright
  • Publisher: Pickwick Publications
  • Print Publication Date: 2020
  • Logos Release Date: 2024
  • Language: English
  • Resources: 1
  • Format: Digital › Ebook
  • ISBNs: 9781725257245, 1725257246
  • Resource ID: LLS:9781725257245
  • Resource Type: Monograph
  • Metadata Last Updated: 2024-05-11T01:14:36Z

Adam Z. Wright is Assistant Professor of New Testament and Director of Online Studies at the College of Emmanuel & St. Chad, Canada. Dr. Wright began his studies at the University of New Brunswick where he studied Classics, Psychology and Philosophy. After completing his MA and MDiv at Acadia, he began his Ph.D. work at McMaster Divinity College where he earned his degree in 2015. Dr. Wright has published two books: Of Conflict and Concealment: The Gospel of Mark as Tragedy (Pickwick Publications, 2020); and Gods, Spirits, and Worship in the Greco- Roman and Early Christian World, Craig A. Evans and Adam Z. Wright (Bloomsbury T & T Clark, 2022).

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    $16.50

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