Characters in Mark’s Gospel

by Elizabeth Malbon

• Biblical Studies & Commentaries

• Publisher: Westminster John Knox
• Published: 2000

Publisher's Description

Elizabeth Malbon tracks the way in which the characters other than Jesus are portrayed in the Gospel of Mark, employing a literary approach that reveals their contributions to the Gospel story. After outlining the four elements of narrative criticism, Malbon explores each of the characters and shows how their interaction advances the narrative.