Re: Acts 10:27+10:31 - Present Tense? Why not!

From: George Athas (gathas@mail.usyd.edu.au)
Date: Mon Apr 13 1998 - 19:11:23 EDT

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I agree with Alexander's comments. Mark's gospel is a classic example of
"historical present" in action. It makes the reader think that they are
there in the story watching things as they unfold.

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George Athas
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