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Robert H. Stein

Mark – Introduction to the Gospel of Mark

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  • Robert H. Stein

This chapter forms an introduction to the Gospel of Mark. Introductory matters addressed are its authorship, the audience, the date, the emergence of Mark in gospel studies, theological emphases (Christology, the Messianic secret, the disciples and discipleship), and an outline of the Gospel.

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Is Our Reading the Bible the Same as the Original Audience's Hearing It? A Case Study in the Gospel of Mark

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  • Robert H. Stein

This study wants to work out some of the implications of an author-oriented reading of the Bible. Its primary goal is to answer this question: “Is a modern reading of the Bible the same as the original readers who read and listened to the text? It answers the question by means of a case study in the Gospel of Mark.

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The Benefits of an Author-Oriented Approach to Hermeneutics

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  • Robert H. Stein

Stein argues in this paper that in a communication process, meaning is determined by the author. He acknowledges his debt to E. D. Hirsch Jr. and his book Validity in Interpretation. Stein provides an extended argument for author-determined meaning.

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N. T. Wright's Jesus and the Victory of God: A Review Article

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  • Robert H. Stein

This is a review article of the important volume of N. T. Wright, Jesus and the Victory of God, representing Wright's understanding of the meaning and significance of the person and work of Jesus Christ.

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An Early Recension of the Gospel Traditions?

  • Semi-Technical
  • Robert H. Stein

Was the period of transmission of the words and deeds of Jesus exclusively an oral tradition? Stein argues that it was not.

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Luke 1:1-4 and Traditionsgeschichte

  • Semi-Technical
  • Robert H. Stein

This article reflects on how Luke 1:1-4 helps interpreters of the Bible to understand the way tradition functioned in the writing of the Gospels.

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"Is It Lawful for a Man to Divorce His Wife?"

  • Semi-Technical
  • Robert H. Stein

The Pharisees addressed Jesus in Mark 10:2-12 with the question whether it is lawful for a man to divorce his wife. The purpose of this essay is to ascertain how the Bible answers that question, with focus on Mark 10 and Matthew 19:3-12.

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Was the Tomb Really Empty?

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  • Robert H. Stein

Stein takes an apologetic approach in this article on the topic of the resurrection of Jesus, emphasizing its historicity. He expands on the importance of the empty tomb as part of the early Christian message.

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The Relationship of Galatians 2:1-10 and Acts 15:1-35 – Two Neglected Arguments

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  • Robert H. Stein

This essay focuses on the chronology of the life of Paul. The role of Galatians 2:1-10 and Acts 15:1-35 is explored.

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