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Gospel of Mark

M, W | 2:00-3:15

MA 210

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After a preliminary reading of the entire Gospel of Mark from the New Revised Standard Version translation, this advanced seminar will explore Mark’s many nuances under the guidance of contemporary Biblical scholars, literary critics, and cultural theorists. Active engagement in the weekly seminars is a key component of this class. W

Theodore Louis Trost

  • Office hours: 

    Thursday, 2pm-3:15pm  & by appointment

  • (205) 348-5271
  • ttrost@ua.edu

Readings

The Harper Collins Study Bible cover

Ed. Attridge, Harold W.
The Harper Collins Study Bible (Fully Revised and Updated)
HarperOne, 2006
978-0-06-078685-4

A Reordering of Power cover

Waetjen, Herman C.
A Reordering of Power: A Socio-Political Reading of Mark's Gospel
Fortress Press, 1989
978-1-62564-644-6

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