Nick Cave’s article gives a detailed and creative argument of how Christ was misunderstood during his time, particularly in the Gospel of Mark. “Christ, it seemed to me was a victim of humanity’s lack of imagination, was hammered to the cross with nails of creative vapidity.” (Nick Cave) Cave speaks about the wonderful stories of Jesus he was accustomed to hearing as a child depicting the good Jesus accomplished. On the other hand, Cave explains the stories he was not accustomed to hearing was about how Christ was burdened and disliked during his time. Cave, in his article does an excellent job summarizing the Gospel of Mark. Cave makes it easier to comprehend the meaning of the Book of Mark and his creative writing displays proof of the importance of the Book. Jesus was clearly misunderstood, Cave explains how the Book of Mark depicts Jesus as being distanced and set apart from us. Cave felt Jesus was misunderstood in his time and even his own disciples did not understand the technique nor purpose of his mission. “Even his disciples, who we would hope would absorb some of Christ’s brilliance, seem to be in a perpetual fog of misunderstanding.” (Nick Cave) Knowing Jesus’s own disciples misunderstood his purpose explains why it was virtually impossible for the population in his time to understand his methods. Christians …show more content…
It was the Jewish belief that Jesus failed because he did not destroy their enemies and establish an eternal kingdom in Israel. The Jews and most of the population chose to focus on his death instead of his prophecies and victories. “Likewise, also the chief priests mocking said among themselves with the scribes, He saved others; himself he cannot save. Let Christ the King of Israel descend now from the cross, that we may see and believe.” (Mark 15:3-32) The lack of understanding amongst the population is what contributed to the crucifixion of