JW:Bernard Muller wrote:to JW,And what does that have to do with Mk 1:9?Here, verse 9.
The primary themes of our test pericope in order of importance:
1) Jesus is identified as God's son
2) This is a divine identification
3) The baptism is a transitional moment for Jesus
4) The identification is only witnessed by Jesus
Now I'll list what I consider to be the primary themes of "Mark" in order of significance:
1) Jesus was rejected in his time
2) Jesus was rejected by his own disciples
3) What was significant about Jesus was his suffering, not his ministry
4) Jesus post baptism and pre-death was the son of God
5) Belief in Jesus is based on faith and not evidence
Matching consideration:
Pericope theme -
1) Jesus is identified as God's son = Matches Markan primary theme 4).
2) This is a divine identification = Matches Markan primary theme 5).
3) The baptism is a transitional moment for Jesus = Matches Markan primary theme 4).
4) The identification is only witnessed by Jesus = Matches Markan primary theme 5).
So the pericope as a whole has strong matches to overall primary themes of "Mark". Note here that lack of matching to the first 3 overall themes of "Mark", rejection and suffering, is understandable as the baptism is at the start of Jesus career, where he would not yet be rejected or suffer.
"And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in Jordan."
Cordially, Bernard
? You did not quote my related explanation which is immediately before what you quoted. That makes you look like a troll. You get one more here Bernard.
Joseph
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