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The article aims to decode the messianic secret in the Gospel of Mark through the lens of Georg Simmel's sociology.

Decoding Mark’s Messianic Secret with Georg Simmel

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The article aims to decode the messianic secret in the Gospel of Mark through the lens of Georg Simmel's sociology.
Analyzes the Gospel of Mark within the context of Second Temple Judaism.
Utilizes Simmel’s Sociology of Secrecy to interpret the messianic concept.
Presents historical events related to secrecy during the First Jewish-Roman War.
Conducts a systematic analysis of the Markan secret, distinguishing between relative and absolute secrecy.
Identifies the messianic secret as a significant and explosive concept in its historical context.
Reconstructs the secret in a historically plausible manner, incorporating relevant sociological theories.
Highlights the relevance of Josephus’s war report in understanding the implications of secrecy.

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This article examines the messianic secret in Mark's Gospel, suggesting new implications for understanding its context in Second Temple Judaism.

Gabriella Gelardini (2026) studied this question.

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This article examines the messianic secret in Mark's Gospel, suggesting new implications for understanding its context in Second Temple Judaism.