Kata Markon

[Steve Black <sblack AT axionet.com>]

At 12:02 AM -0400 4/17/01, Karel Hanhart wrote:
> Since the Judas figure appears to be fictional, the kiss
> symbolizes the deeds not only of Caiaphas but also of the highest 
> office holders
> of the people of God that succeeded him in Jerusalem.



Firstly, thank you for your interesting post.

I guess I have the same question for you that I had for Ted.
Are there any narrative clues that Judas "represents" any group other 
than "one of the twelve"?

Your position also seems to be an unusual combination of a 
"traditional" understanding of Petrine influence behind the gospel, 
which sees Mark as preserver of tradition, and the less "traditional" 
understanding that Mark's was a creative author, freely composing 
material.
I wonder if Peter really did stand close behind the second gospel, 
how much room for midrash, or other creative activity by John Mark 
would exist?
--
Peace

Steve Black
Diocese of New Westminster
Anglican Church of Canada