The Messianic Secret is a motif in the Gospel of Mark, in which Jesus is portrayed as commanding his followers to maintain silence about his Messianic mission. Attention was first …

Several times Jesus commanded those he healed to tell no one about the miracles (see Mark 1:44, Luke 5:14). He even charged the apostles to tell no one that he was the Christ (Matt. …

2020年7月21日 · Modern debate about this “messianic secret” dates to the 1800s. Though a firm consensus has yet to emerge, we can sketch an answer by tracing the various ways the …

2017年10月11日 · On a number of occasions, Jesus attempts to keep his miraculous deeds a secret. It might seem curious at first, but Mark is using this secret motif to shape the reader’s …

2023年7月13日 · The Messianic Secret is a theme of biblical criticism developed in 1901 by a German Lutheran theologian named Wilhelm Wrede. The Messianic Secret involves Wrede’s …

2024年9月4日 · Explore the intriguing Messianic Secret in Mark, its interpretations by religious authorities and scholars, and how it compares to other Gospels in this scholarly deep dive.

2004年7月20日 · Jesus’ guarding of His identity for most of His earthly ministry is typically referred to as the “Messianic Secret.” At this point we should ask ourselves why Jesus was so careful …

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2020年11月16日 · The Messianic Secret in the Gospel of Mark concerns Jesus’ repeated instruction to keep silent about his messianic identity. Jesus instructs various individuals and …

2024年3月9日 · Mark’s use of the Messianic Secret is a powerful narrative technique that expands on the mystery surrounding Jesus’ identity and mission. It pushes readers and the characters …