KS4J, in your "sources" document, the red circle in Genesis 1.1 is indicative of an "allusion" to Mark 1.1??? Is that because of the English word "beginning"??? At this moment, Dear Fellow, I think that if that is so, then ... I don't agree with you, I myself interpreting that the word "beginning" in both places is merely a coincidence and that no connection or "allusion" was intended. What I would like to do is make a note in my copy; however, that then cuts off my copy from our joint copy ... any ideas, anyone??? *smile* ... Peace!
- BTW - Here's a copy of my note .. *smile* ::: Mark 1:1 Milford Charles Murray doubts that this is an allusion to Genesis 1.1
- The NET Bible footnote 3 in Mark 1:1 includes: sn The first verse of Mark’s Gospel appears to function as a title: The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. It is not certain, however, whether Mark intended it to refer to the entire Gospel, to the ministry of John the Baptist, or through the use of the term beginning (ἀρχή, archē) to allude to Genesis 1:1 (in the Greek Bible, LXX). The most likely option is that the statement as a whole is an allusion to Genesis 1:1 and that Mark is saying that with the “good news” of the coming of Christ, God is commencing a “new beginning.” Biblical Studies Press. (2006). The NET Bible First Edition; Bible. English. NET Bible.; The NET Bible. Biblical Studies Press.
- Peace, KS4J! *smile* Thank you so much for your note! I would never have found that particular reference; and I am truly grateful to you for sharing it. I have over 30 resources on Mark 1.1 in my parallel resources; and only this one and one other has this as an allusion. I'm glad that you found it for me, even though I'm not ready to agree at this time that it IS an allusion ... Thanks again!