Kata Markon

[Tony Prete <tonyprete AT earthlink.net>]

At 01:29 AM 12/27/2001, you wrote:
> Excuse me for being so forward, but
> might I suggest the relevant materials
> in my ISAIAH'S NEW EXODUS AND MARK (WUNT or Baker),
> 183-219?

As far as I'm concerned, no excuses are necessary. Given how long it
takes for a new book to be reviewed (even with SBL's great new on-line
service), I would welcome an author's announcement and brief description
of a new book. To preclude a discussion by those who haven't read the
book, the post might be labeled "Information only," or some
such. (So, Rikki, what is the connection between Isaiah's new
exodus and the Gospel of Mark?)


> Dr. Rikki E. Watts
> (Cantab)        
> Ph.     (604) 224 3245
> Associate Professor of
> NT          
> Fax.    (604) 224 3097
> Regent College
> 5800 University Boulevard, Vancouver, V6T 2E4


What I think does necessitate an "excuse me" is a post
that announces a topic, then asks for references (such as the one below
that started this thread--though it's hardly the first). Isn't that what
libraries--and librarians--and for? Special circumstances may necessitate
otherwise, but authors should state this, rather than appear to be asking
others to do their research for them.

> > one of my former students is
> now writing a thesis on the literary =
> > funtion of the parables in the gospel of mark. are you aware of
> books or =
> > articles that may be helpful for her?

Anthony Prete

Haddonfield, NJ USA

Masters Candidate

La Salle University

Philadelphia, Pa.