Lecture Notes on The Gospel of Mark and Romans

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts from the lecture notes on The Gospel of Mark and Romans.

The Gospel of Mark

A book in the New Testament traditionally associated with the image of a lion, reflecting Jesus's kingly persona.

Messianic Secret

A theme in Mark's Gospel where Jesus' identity as the Son of God is often concealed.

Parables

Stories told by Jesus to illustrate moral or spiritual lessons.

Intercalations or Mark Sandwiches

A literary technique in Mark where stories are nested within each other to enhance the narrative.

Narrative Criticism

A method of analyzing the narrative structure and elements of biblical texts.

Spiritual Israel

The concept that the promises of God extend to both Jews and Gentiles who have faith.

God's Faithfulness

The idea that God keeps all his promises, as emphasized in Romans.

Adam and Christ

In Romans, Adam represents sin and death while Christ represents salvation and life.

Paul's Mission to the Gentiles

Paul's calling to spread the Gospel to non-Jews, emphasizing equality in God's promises.

Blasphemy

An act of speaking disrespectfully about God, referenced in the context of Jesus's interactions with the Pharisees.