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The Authority of Jesus in the Gospel of Mark

The Authority of Jesus in the Gospel of Mark

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  • James R. Edwards

In New Testament studies there often is a search for a non-messianic Jesus. This essay, however, suggests that the essential and distinctive characteristic of Jesus is to be found in his authority (Greek, exousia"). The author argues that "authority" as used by Mark derives from the authority of God that Jesus receives at his baptism. This authority is linked to Jesus' unique confidence to act on God's behalf.

Source: Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, 1994. 17 pages.

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