Mark's Account of Peter's Denial: A History of Its Interpretation

by Robert W. Herron

For 2,000 years, Mark's story of Peter's denial has been the object of various interpretations. This work categorizes and analyzes those interpretations and, in the process, sheds light on hermeneutical theory as practiced through the centuries and gives insight into the meaning of the passage itself (Mark 14:54, 66-72). The book offers extensive demonstration and analysis of ancient and modern methods of interpretation; provides fresh, accurate translations of ancient texts which are not available elsewhere; and presents an exhaustive exegesis of Mark 14:54, 66-72. Although targeted especially for New Testament scholars, it will be of great interest to seminarians and students of religion, church history, or hermeneutics.

212 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1991

Reviews

[Stephen Sorensen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book explores early Christian to modern interpretations of Mark's account of Peter's denial.

It's easy to follow and thoroughly discusses the methodologies of interpreting this passage as well as the methodology behind the creation of this book.

Each chapter has end notes. There is a bibliography and an index.