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Title: The synoptic Gethsemane : the prayer and arrest of Jesus
Authors: Portelli, Jacob (2007)
Keywords: Jesus Christ -- Passion
Jesus Christ -- Prayer in Gethsemane
Bible. Mark -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Bible. Matthew -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Bible. Luke -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Issue Date: 2007
Citation: Portelli, J. (2007). The synoptic Gethsemane: the prayer and arrest of Jesus (Bachelor’s dissertation).
Abstract: This dissertation deals with the narration of Jesus in the garden of Gethsemane as found in the synoptic Gospels namely Mark, Matthew and Luke respectively. It has a twofold outlook, that of prayer and arrest of Jesus. The aim of this research study is to delve deeper in the similarities and the disparities that each Gospel portrays in its own framework, thus leading to tri-faceted theological reflection of the same pericope. After a short introduction I shall be tackling each Gospel separately while highlighting its main points and reflecting on what is of crucial importance in the text. The study analyses the scope of the Garden of Gethsemane, particularly whether the authors meant it to be the opening of the passion narrative. It also examines the significance of the "cup" and the "hour" while it also evaluates the contradiction between each portrayal of Jesus in each Gospel respectively. The Gethsemane episode should be envisaged as an icon of Christian discipleship, prayer and perseverance in the face of trial. Jesus is the true way of how the Christian should act when facing his own personal conflicts.
Description: B.A.(HONS)THEOLOGY
URI: https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/96459
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