AQA GCSE Religious Studies A · 8062
Paper 2
The pattern in Mark’s Gospel in which Jesus restricts publicity about his identity or powerful deeds.
Revise: Jairus' DaughterThe command to keep silent belongs to the Messianic Secret, a recurring pattern of restricted publicity in Mark. One interpretation is that Jesus should not be understood merely as a miracle-worker: his identity must be understood through his wider mission, including his death and resurrection.
- Revise: Transfiguration of Jesus
The pattern in Mark’s Gospel of Jesus telling people not to publicise his identity or particular events revealing it.
- Revise: Titles of Jesus
The idea that Jesus kept his identity as Messiah from being openly publicised during his ministry, reflected in commands to remain silent about him or his miracles.