Bible Quote by Robert M. Price
““Mark 9:8, "where their worm does not die and the fire is not quenched," comes directly from Isa. 66:24, but whose voice are we listening to in the preceding verses? It might be Jesus, but then again, it might be anybody. Then as now, there were plenty of fire-and-brimstone preachers. And, since the climax of the pericope is a quotation of Isaiah, implying the whole thing is something of a sermonic commentary on it, we must deny it to Jesus. Again, who remembers the great man quoting someone else?””
About This Quote
Biblical quotations often echo earlier texts, raising questions about authorship and interpretive authority.
In simple terms: Quotes echo earlier texts, questioning authorship.
Key Takeaway
Critically assess source origins.
Themes
theology
interpretation
authority
Mood
analytical
inquisitive
Type
scholarly
critical
When to use this quote
- scholarly research
- sermon preparation
- academic debate
Key Concepts
biblical studies
literary analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- Who is the true voice behind the quote?
- How does intertextuality shape meaning?
A Different Perspective
Reliance on tradition may limit fresh insight.
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