Re: Mk 4:10ff.

From: Steve Long (steve@allegrographics.com)
Date: Wed Jan 27 1999 - 15:57:58 EST

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>Perhaps the hardest verses in Mark, but how should MUSTHRION be translated
>at 4:11? 'Secret' seems almost an under-translation, and 'mystery' an
>over-translation. Does anyone have any thoughts on this?
>
>Thanks
>Julian Waterfield

Julian,

The disciples are privy to hearing Jesus explanation of the parable, while
the others are not. How about translating MUSTERION "hidden truth"? Or
would that be too gnostic?

Steve

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