@article{nagel_theological_2016, title = {The theological significance of the Isaiah citation in Mark 4:12 : original research}, volume = {72}, issn = {0259-9422}, doi = {10.4102/hts.v72i4.3248}, abstract = {The well-known passage Mark 4:1-34 is no stranger to New Testament scientific scrutiny, not to even mention the hotly debated phrases in Mark 4:10-12. To avoid repetition, the aim with this article is to determine the extent of the impact the Isaiah 6:9-10 citation in Mark 4:12 might have had on the interpretation and understanding of Mark 4:1-34 and the Gospel as a whole. The theory is that the citation in Mark 4:12, especially within Mark 4:1-34, is foundational for understanding the Markan gospel as a \'parable\'. Moreover, the redactional inclusion of the concept of \'the Twelve\' will prove to be a vital contribution in understanding the Markan gospel as a \'parable\'. Arguing this theory will include evaluating the parable theory in Mark 4:10-12, followed by determining the interpretative effect the explicit citation in Mark 4:12 had on Mark 4:10-12 and its larger literary context (Mk. 4:1-34). This will be followed by concluding remarks and suggestions.}, pages = {1--7}, number = {4}, journaltitle = {{HTS} : Theological Studies}, author = {Nagel, Peter}, date = {2016}, note = {Free}, }