Mark and Mystery
So I'm talking about Mark again. This time, however, I am speaking on the man John Mark, rather than the Gospel proper.
There has long been a traditional interpretation of the verses of Mark 16:50-52 (about the young man with the linen robe). Assuming that Mark was written by John Mark, and that John Mark was with Jesus, at least at one point, many believe the young man to be John Mark in a self insertion. He was with Jesus on the last night and fled (self-depricatingly) when He was taken.
There are also other understandings of the word mystery. The most common among Christian's is the idea of something that cannot be fully known by human minds. Thus in Christian Theology (and any works of literature coming from a theological position) mystery can never be really known, and thus is always a mystery.
And speaking of mystery and secrets, The Prestige offers some really interesting ideas about mystery. The movie is about two rival magicians and what exactly makes a secret. It is quite a good show.
"Are you watching closely?"
There has long been a traditional interpretation of the verses of Mark 16:50-52 (about the young man with the linen robe). Assuming that Mark was written by John Mark, and that John Mark was with Jesus, at least at one point, many believe the young man to be John Mark in a self insertion. He was with Jesus on the last night and fled (self-depricatingly) when He was taken.
There are also other understandings of the word mystery. The most common among Christian's is the idea of something that cannot be fully known by human minds. Thus in Christian Theology (and any works of literature coming from a theological position) mystery can never be really known, and thus is always a mystery.
And speaking of mystery and secrets, The Prestige offers some really interesting ideas about mystery. The movie is about two rival magicians and what exactly makes a secret. It is quite a good show.
"Are you watching closely?"
posted by J.M.R. Burgard @ 1:38 PM
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