Category Archives: Mark

So What’s the Point? What Lasting Impact Does Helms Make on My Understanding of the Gospels?

Posted on May 30, 2014 by

So What’s the Point? In the summer of 2004, I dated a guy (whom I will call Chris) for a hot minute. He volunteered with a Christian organization in Camden, and although we were clearly not going to work out, … Continue reading →

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Who Wrote Mark, part II – Helms Focuses on Mark’s “Apocalyptic Mind”

Posted on April 25, 2014 by

Who Wrote Mark, part II Words matter, in part because of their purpose: when selected carefully, they convey what we mean with precision. They can also mask our meaning—or at least cushion your meaning. Why would one would do this … Continue reading →

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Who Wrote Mark? – The Mark of a Good Editor

Posted on April 20, 2014 by

Who Wrote Mark? – The Mark of a Good Editor Have you ever seen a film editor do his or her job? This person wades through countless takes in order to find the perfect angle for a shot, the right … Continue reading →

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