Gospel of Mark and Religious Perspectives on Violence

Comprehensive vocabulary flashcards covering the theological themes of non-violence, the narrative structure of the Gospel of Mark, and the historical context of the New Testament.

Rentrez dans l’Évangile pour sortir de la violence

A text discussing the dual dynamic of religion as either a legitimizer of violence or a tool for its rejection and transformation.

Moral braking system (Moreel remsysteem)

The role of religion in regulating and limiting violence through ethical frameworks, such as protecting the weak and the commandment not to kill.

Transformation of violence

The process in the Christian tradition of changing the perspective on conflict from revenge and retaliation to reconciliation and forgiveness.

Active non-violence

Jesus' approach of refusing to answer evil with evil, exemplified by Romans 12:21: « Ne te laisse pas vaincre par le mal, mais sois vainqueur du mal par le bien. »

Mc 1,1

The opening of the Gospel of Mark: “Begin van de Blijde Boodschap van Jezus Christus, Zoon van God,” which serves as a programmatic title for the entire book.

Euangelion (Blijde Boodschap)

A Greek term meaning 'good message,' redefined by Mark from its Roman political/military use to refer to Jesus and the Kingdom of God.

Evolution of the disciples

The process the twelve disciples undergo in Mark, moving from initial enthusiasm and participation to misunderstanding, fear, and total failure, followed by final restoration.

Mc 7,1-23

The passage where Jesus critiques the Pharisees for prioritizing external traditions and ritual purity over inner heart disposition and God's true intention.

Healing (Gerasa vs. Nazaret)

Miracles in Mark that involve physical, spiritual, and social restoration, though they are limited by a lack of faith in some settings like Nazaret.

Blinde van Betsaïda (Mc 8,22-26)

A two-phase healing that symbolizes the disciples' gradual and partial understanding of who Jesus is.

Bartimeüs (Mc 10,46-52)

A blind man who truly 'sees' Jesus' identity and follows him 'on the way,' serving as a contrast to the disciples who struggle to understand.

Galilea

The geographic symbol of the beginning of Jesus' ministry, characterized by miracle-working, teaching, and openness.

The Way (De weg)

The central geographical and symbolic part of the Gospel focusing on apprenticeship, suffering, and following Jesus toward Jerusalem.

Jeruzalem

The geographical location of conflict, passion, death, and resurrection, representing the site of Gods final revelation and human rejection.

Orthopraxie

The principle in Mark where Jesus' concrete deeds and actions (God's Kingdom in practice) precede the theological interpretation or theory.

Korte einde (Mc 16,1-8)

The original abrupt ending of Mark where the women flee the empty tomb in fear and silence, leaving the mission open to the reader.

Lange einde (Mc 16,9-20)

A later addition to the Gospel providing a more rounded conclusion including resurrection appearances and the universal mission of the Church.

Septuaginta

The Greek translation of the Old Testament.

Vulgaat

The Latijn (Latin) translation of the Bible.

Canon

The official list of recognized and authoritative books of the Bible.

Apocriefe boeken

Non-canonical writings, such as the Gospel of Thomas or the Gospel of Peter, that reflect the diversity of early Christianity.

Tacitus

A Roman author who confirmed that Christus was executed under Pontius Pilatus, serving as non-Christian evidence for the historical Jesus.

Flavius Josephus

A Jewish historian who mentions Jesus and Jakobus in his writings.

Synoptische evangeliën

The Gospels of Mark, Matteüs, and Lucas, so named because they can be 'viewed together' due to their similar structure and content.

Two-source hypothesis (Tweebronnenhypothese)

The theory that the Gospel of Mark is the oldest ($65-70$ n.C.) and was used as a primary source by the authors of Matteüs and Lucas.