Kata Markon

[HStaiti AT aol.com]

Doug,

If we were to accept the apocalyptic images of 24-27 as the destruction of 
Jerusalem, how then are we to interpret his statement of the angels gathering 
up the elect?

In a message dated 1/3/01 8:55:47 AM SA Pacific Standard Time, 
dwjantz AT swbell.net writes:

> 
>  Could the figure of coming in the clouds by Mark  refer to a judgment 
> scene?  If
>  the text is already using figurative, or apocalyptic, language, why would 
> this
>  be taken as literal?  Maybe Mark is writing of judgment on the Jewish 
nation 
> by
>  way of Jerusalem?  The figure seems to be similar to others in scripture.  
> Of
>  course, someone may have said this already since I have not been following
>  this.  If so, please accept my apo;ogies.



Peace to you,
Harry Staiti
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