An Article and an Invite
12 June 2007 - 27 סיון 5767 by Huw
Fr Greg points us to a very interesting article by Fr Paul Tarazi, published on the St Vladimir’s Seminary website:
This is taken from Fr Paul’s The New Testament: Introduction. Volume 1: Paul and Mark, which is available from SVS Press.
The article poses some interesting possibilities in the analysis and study of Mark’s Gospel. And it poses some interesting questions (I posted my first on on Fr Greg’s blog, linked above). I’d like to suggest that, starting in August, we do an on-line reading of Fr Paul’s NT study.
At this time I’m open to suggestions: I know some have these books and some (including me) do not. Vol 1 is Paul and Mark, but it’s been suggested that we start with the volume on John (Volume 3).
What say y’all? I think it might be fun to tackle a more-scholarly work than we usually do (Tarazi is certainly not like CS Lewis’ Space Trilogy). But on the other hand that might be a bit of a learning curve.
Replies? Suggestions?
I think, given that a number of my readers do not have their own blogs (Fr E and a few of my SGN friends come to mind) that I shall set up a group blog for this project if there is enough interest.
I would be open to this study. Could be fruitful!
A wonderful suggestion. Starting with the Gospel of John like diving into the deep end.
I am in,although since the baby is due in August I may be posting at odd hours. Fr. Paul’s books rock because they are scholarly but very accessible - they are designed for people to read and learn about scripture.
I’ve already bought the book on John, so I’m in.
Fascinating. I can see now why opinion is so divided about Fr. Tarazi’s writings.
Then there is a pivotal pericope where Timothy’s leadership as Paul’s successor is introduced (10:46-52)
This is the first time I’ve come across the notion that Timothy is to be identified with the son of Timaeus. But maybe I’m just ignorant. Just to be clear, he’s talking about this passage.
Peter: Yes, I’m boggled by it myself.
*If* I want to read the Gospel of Mark as an Allegory on the life of Paul, I can make it make sense. In fact, I was rather astounded by the parallels.
But that calls into question (in my head) the dominical content. Why would one want to do that?
Sorry for the double post, but more…
The logic of the Jesus Seminar-ish folks (that I’ve used myself, I admit) is that the *stories* in the Gospels are not usually true, although the sayings of Jesus are. The point being the community told the stories to keep the sayings in mind. Fr PNT seems to be saying the point of the stories (at least in Mark) was a political tract in support of Pauline inclusion of Gentiles.
I would delight in stretching my brain around this, and hearing new voices in conversation.
AWESOME!
OK: My copy of Tarazi’s book on the Johannine Writings arrived yesterday. I’m currently sussing it out for logical divisions.
I’m going on vacation once in August (Canada) and once in September (San Francisco).
I’m thinking to do intro and part one (Revelation) in August. Then Parts II and III in September.
How’s that?