From Temple to Wilderness: Spatial Subversion in the Repentance Movement of John the Baptist
The Expository Times: International Journal of Biblical Studies, Theology and Ministry
Published online on July 09, 2026
Abstract
The Expository Times, Volume 137, Issue 10, Page 449-461, July 2026.
This study examines the spatial significance of the wilderness in John the Baptist’s ministry in Mark’s Gospel, positioning it as an alternative space over against the Jerusalem temple. The inquiry proceeds along two distinct but interrelated interpretive ...
This study examines the spatial significance of the wilderness in John the Baptist’s ministry in Mark’s Gospel, positioning it as an alternative space over against the Jerusalem temple. The inquiry proceeds along two distinct but interrelated interpretive ...