Preface

Preface to First Edition

Abbreviations

THE SHAPE OF THE PROBLEM: THE SECRET OF JESUS' IDENTITY IN MARK

The Messianic Secret: From Wrede to the Present

The Messianic Secret: A Reappraisal

THE SHAPE OF THE PROBLEM: CORRECTIVE CHRISTOLOGY IN MARK

Corrective Christology: From Wrede to the Present

Corrective Christology: A Reappraisal

THE CHRISTOLOGY OF MARK: THE DAVIDIC MESSIAH-KING, THE SON OF GOD

The Ministry of John and the Presentation of Jesus (1:1-13)

The Ministry of Jesus in and around Galilee (1:14-8:26)

The Journey of Jesus to Jerusalem and His Suffering, Death, and Resurrection (8:27-16:8)

Christology and Secrecy: Some Observations

Recapitulation

THE CHRISTOLOGY OF MARK: THE SON OF MAN

"The Son of Man" in Relation to the Other Major Titles

"The Son of Man": A Title?

The Use of "the Son of Man" Concluding Remarks

Beyond Mark: Matthew and Luke

Selected Bibliography

Indexes

Jack Dean Kingsbury is Professor Emeritus of Biblical Theology, Union Theological Seminary in Virginia.