The Damned Rich (Mark 10:17-31)

Crossley, James

doi:10.1177/0014524605056801

The Expository Times

2005

DOI: 10.1177/0014524605056801

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The Damned Rich (Mark 10:17-31)

James Crossley

Abstract: On the level of the historical Jesus the condemnation of the rich found in Mark 10:17-31 ought to be read in the strongest possible sense: they will be damned if they do not give up their wealth. This is supported by Jewish theological traditions and the socio-economic context of the 20s Galilee.

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“…similarly Culpepper 2007: 336. Crossley (2005) takes a similar line that the focus is on the rich man's actions of 'defrauding ', 'oppressing', 'withholding' or 'cheating'. 16.…”

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`Do not Judge who is Worthy and Unworthy': Clement's Warning not to Speculate about the Rich Young Man's Response (Mark 10.17-31)

Clarke

2009

Journal for the Study of the New Testament

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Since the earliest commentators, Mark's account of the rich man has almost universally been read as evidently suggesting the character's ultimate rejection of Jesus' call. However, if this man is typical of Mark's portrayal of minor characters, then he may be regarded as a positive foil to the disciples; and his sadness in departure is nonetheless consistent with considered reflection on the severe cost of discipleship. Such a reading is also consistent with Mk 8-10, which challenges that true discipleship is indeed costly, and not to be entered upon lightly. Jesus subsequently gives a critical rejoinder to the precipitate selfcongratulation of the disciples-'many who are first will be last, and the last will be first'. Mark's silence about whether or not the rich man did, after due reflection, accept Jesus' invitation encourages the reader to focus rather on the cost of following Jesus, than speculating about what has been left unstated.

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“…similarly Culpepper 2007: 336. Crossley (2005) takes a similar line that the focus is on the rich man's actions of 'defrauding ', 'oppressing', 'withholding' or 'cheating'. 16.…”

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`Do not Judge who is Worthy and Unworthy': Clement's Warning not to Speculate about the Rich Young Man's Response (Mark 10.17-31)

Clarke

2009

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The Portrait of the Rich and the Double Stratagem of the Markan Community －Mark 10:17-22

Jeon¹

2011

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The Damned Rich (Mark 10:17-31)

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`Do not Judge who is Worthy and Unworthy': Clement's Warning not to Speculate about the Rich Young Man's Response (Mark 10.17-31)

`Do not Judge who is Worthy and Unworthy': Clement's Warning not to Speculate about the Rich Young Man's Response (Mark 10.17-31)

The Portrait of the Rich and the Double Stratagem of the Markan Community －Mark 10:17-22

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