A myth of innocence: Mark and Christian origins

A Myth Of Innocence Mark By locating the Christ myth precisely as an originary event complete with social historical motivation and consequence, Mark created the story that was to give to Christian imagination its sense of a radical and dramatic origin in time.” (Pg. 355) He adds, “The Markan legacy is a myth of innocence that separates those who belong to the righteous kingdom from those without. A myth of innocence: Mark and Christian origins: Mack ... Shelves: biblical-criticism, christianity. In "A Myth of Innocence" Burton L. Mack builds off of past scholarship to demonstrate how Mark developed his gospel by use of intertexuality, elements from the Jesus movement, Christ cult and other Hellenistic influences. Mack's style can come off dry at times and he certainly writes in an academic style akin to other scholars within the umbrella of biblical criticism. A Myth of Innocence: Mark & Christian Origins by Burton L ... A Myth of Innocence: Mark and Christian Origins. by Burton Mack | Read Reviews. Paperback. Current price is , Original price is $28.0. You . Buy New $26.95. Buy Used $20.82 $ 26.95 $28.00 Save 4% Current price is $26.95, Original price is $28. You Save 4%. Ship This Item — Qualifies for Free Shipping A Myth of Innocence: Mark and Christian Origins by Burton ... A Myth of Innocence is the most penetrating historical work on the origins of Christianity written by an American scholar in this century. Its strikingly innovative feature is the recombination of literary and social histories, and the placement of diverse Jesus movements into their respective social contexts. A Myth of Innocence: Mark and Christian Origins | Logos ... Jacob Neusner, Bard College"A Myth of Innocence is the most penetrating historical work on the origins of Christianity written by an American scholar in this century. Its strikingly innovative... A Myth of Innocence: Mark and Christian Origins Burton L ... A Myth of Innocence, along with the multiple