And the Angels Waited on Him” (Mark 1:13): Hospitality and Discipleship in Mark’s Gospel
Material type: Computer fileSubject(s): Summary: Abstract The emphasis on discipleship in Mark’s gospel, particularly in its relationship to the cross, is well researched. Little has however been made of a parallel expression of discipleship through the extension of hospitality to Jesus. Yet, beginning with Mark 1:13 where angels table-served Jesus in the wilderness, several of His followers, including the disciples, also contribute to Jesus’ mission by extending Him hospitality. After briefly reviewing the motif of table-serving God in the Old Testament and the literature of second temple Judaism, this article will examine the incidents in Mark’s Gospel in which individuals express their discipleship to Jesus through hospitality. It concludes by outlining the contemporary implications of the findings to Christian witness in the African as well as non-African contexts.Item type | Current library | Call number | URL | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
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Electronic Journal | South African Theological Seminary | Link to Resource | Available |
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