Interpreting Capital Punishment in Mark 7.10 in its First Century Context(s)

This article examines the reference to capital punishment in Mark 7.10. We ask if it was more likely to have been intended and received in a literal or a hyperbolic sense within the first century.1 We conclude that a literal sense is more probable.

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Authors: Robinson, Will (Author) ; Llewelyn, S. R. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage 2024
In: Journal for the study of the New Testament
Year: 2024, Volume: 47, Issue: 2, Pages: 297-321
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Bible. Markusevangelium 7,10 / Death penalty
IxTheo Classification:FD Contextual theology
HC New Testament
NCC Social ethics
Further subjects:B Capital Punishment
B Jesus
B Mark
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Summary:This article examines the reference to capital punishment in Mark 7.10. We ask if it was more likely to have been intended and received in a literal or a hyperbolic sense within the first century.1 We conclude that a literal sense is more probable.
ISSN:1745-5294
Contains:Enthalten in: Journal for the study of the New Testament
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/0142064X241270232