Der Evangelist Markus und die Parabeln Jesu
The Evangelist Mark and the Parables of Jesus

Summary/Abstract: With regard to Jesus’ teaching, the parables are well-disputed whereas the function of the parables in Mark’s Gospel is not the main point of interest. Mostly, it is one-sidedly explained by reference to Mark 4:10–12. The subject of this study presupposes the presentation of a thoroughgoing concept of interpreting Mark, including early Jewish notions of παραβολή and observations on narratology concerning the Gospel. After an exegesis of Mark 4:1–34, the study formulates a thesis concerning the function of the parables in Mark’s Gospel: They encourage Jesus’ followers for an engaged hopeful missionary existence (Mark 13:10) despite of grieve and persecution.

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