Kata Markon

[JFAlward AT aol.com]

In a message dated 3/17/01 12:30:26 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
sblack AT axionet.com writes:
 
 Perhaps the sword wielding follower in 14:47 is meant to be held 
 together in comparison with the fleeing naked young man of 14:51. 
 
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I think that without some controls, speculation will run rampant and nothing 
of consequence will be accomplished.  Mark made extensive use of the Old 
Testament in creating his stories about Jesus, as has been demonstrated 
repeatedly on this list.  I suggest that before we start guessing about why 
Mark had the servant's ear cut off, we should first thoroughly search the Old 
Testament for the allusion Mark might have been intending.  In this case, 
Mark appears to be using Ezekiel:

"I will direct my jealous anger against you, and they will deal with you in 
fury. They will cut off your noses and your ears.." (Ezekiel 23:25)


Regards,

Joe Alward