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An 8 page examination of this of the construction of this passage from Mark. The writer argues that detailed examination of this passage demonstrates that this narrative is constructed to convey the import of that change and to generate in readers something of the excitement of that time. This passage shows that this was an exciting time to be alive, as the ministry of Jesus began to change ancient paradigms that had long set the parameters of humanity's relationship to the Divine. Christ's ministry represents the inception of a radical change that would ultimately shake and shape the Western world's orientation to God, redefining the conceptualization of that relationship by offering a new covenant and a new paradigm. No additional sources cited.
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most of humanitys past. For most of humanitys history, the rate of change has been extremely slow, social change particularly so. Mark 1:14-16, however, offers a picture of a society
on the crux of radical change, as a new element has entered the societal mix. This new element is the message and person of Jesus. Detailed examination of this
passage demonstrates that this narrative is constructed to convey the import of that change and to generate in readers something of the excitement of that time. This passage shows that
this was an exciting time to be alive, as the ministry of Jesus began to change ancient paradigms that had long set the parameters of humanitys relationship to
the Divine. Christs ministry represents the inception of a radical change that would ultimately shake and shape the Western worlds orientation to God, redefining the conceptualization of that relationship by
offering a new covenant and a new paradigm. Mark 1:14 begins with a clause, "After John was put in prison." This places the passage in time, i.e., after John
the Baptist was arrested, but it also suggests the possible consequences of Jesus actions. Despite the possibility of being imprisoned, the remainder of this sentence indicates that "Jesus went into
Galilee" and began preaching the good news that the "kingdom of God is near" and that people should repent and believe in this joyful message (Mark 1:14-15). These first two
verses offer a general overview of the situation and act as an introduction to the remainder of the passage. From this general perspective, the next verses relate specific incidents from
the beginning of Jesus ministry, starting with the calling of the first disciples. Verses 16-18 relate that Jesus was walking next to the Sea of Galilee when he saw the
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