Bulletin of Biblical Studies 5, Volume 2, June 1973, pp. 1-88.

 The 5th volume, June 1973, of the Bulletin of Biblical Studies contains three (3) articles.

             Pr. Agouridis examines the dramatic and poetic elements of the Revelation of John. For the writer the drama and the poetry in the Revelation are not simply literal forms of the message of John, but they are connected substantially with the nature and the character of the message, that is to say with the particular historical and existential situation that is tied up with this message. In this frame Agouridis analyses systematically the dramatic content of Revelation of John.

             H.Schlier’s present article constitutes the second and last part of his article on the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. The writer analyses here the importance and the meaning of various terms, as “empty monument”, “the appearance of the Risen Jesus” etc, which describe and attribute the importance and the meaning of Resurrection. Finally, he makes a particular reference in the importance of the Resurrection according to the New Testament in general.

             P. Vassiliadisexamines the problem of the sources of Gospel of Mark. Initially the writer presents the conclusions of the newer scientific research concerning Mark’s sources. Afterwards he attempts an analysis of some verses of 13th chapter in which there is present one of the sources of Mark, called “sees” – words, that is the verses that begin with the characteristic introductive prefix “you see”. It follows an analysis of the main characteristics of these words, their language and finally there is an analysis about the total character of the particular source.

             A news letter follows where I. Fafalios attempts a historical review about the United Biblical Societies and their work. In this frame are described the conditions of the birth of the Societies and follows a presentation of their services to the Churches with particular reference to the translation of the Bible, the printed production and their wide circulation and distribution all over the world. I. Fafalos describes also the growth of modern Biblical movement and the modern ways and methods of work of the Biblical Societies.

             The volume closes with the reviews of modern Greek and foreigner books.