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Investigate whether elements were omitted or adjusted in later Gospels to accommodate a Greek audience’s lack of Hebrew background (e.g., word formations, symbolic interpretations) (view source)
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To accommodate readers lacking a Hebrew background, the Gospel writers occasionally provided explanations for Jewish customs and terms. In the Gospel of Mark, for example, Jewish purification rituals are described in detail: | To accommodate readers lacking a Hebrew background, the Gospel writers occasionally provided explanations for Jewish customs and terms. In the Gospel of Mark, for example, Jewish purification rituals are described in detail: | ||
:"For the Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat unless they wash their hands properly, holding to the tradition of the elders." (Mark 7:3) | |||
Such explanations were likely included to help Greek readers understand practices unfamiliar to them. | Such explanations were likely included to help Greek readers understand practices unfamiliar to them. | ||
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In some instances, Aramaic terms are included but immediately translated for the reader. For example, in Mark 5:41, Jesus' words are presented: | In some instances, Aramaic terms are included but immediately translated for the reader. For example, in Mark 5:41, Jesus' words are presented: | ||
:"Taking her by the hand he said to her, 'Talitha cumi,' which means, 'Little girl, I say to you, arise.'" | |||
This practice ensures that readers without knowledge of Aramaic can understand the narrative without confusion. | This practice ensures that readers without knowledge of Aramaic can understand the narrative without confusion. | ||
