THE SUFFERING SERVANT IN THE PASSION SECOND MARKS (14.1–16.8)

Hermeneutics of solidarity with the “crucified” in times of pandemic

Abstract

This article entitled “The Suffering Servant in the Passion according to Mark (14,1-16,8): hermeneutics of solidarity with the 'crucified' in times of pandemic” aims to understand, in the horizon of the theology of the Suffering Servant, in the account of the Passion of Jesus in the Gospel of Mark (14,1–16,8), the hermeneutics of solidarity with the Crucified One and the “crucified ones” of today. To this end, he made an effort to: perceive and interpret the theology of the Suffering Servant in the account of the Passion in the Gospel of Mark; demonstrate the Christological hermeneutics existing between the Crucified One, servant of God, with the “crucified ones” of today, especially those who suffer the consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic; understand the meaning of the presence of solidary characters in the scene of the Passion of Jesus; and, to reflect, in a pastoral dimension, the hermeneutic sense of solidarity both with the Suffering Servant and with the “crucified” people who suffer today. The method adopted in this research project was a bibliographical review, exploring texts by theologians and exegetes who approach the Passion story according to the Gospel of Mark, with emphasis on the figure of the Suffering Servant, as well as texts from the Magisterium, especially those of the Pope Francisco, which deal with the dimension of solidarity from today's reality, strongly marked by the consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic. In this way, it was seen that the Crucified One, Son of God, is in deep intimacy and theological relationship with the “crucified ones” of today. The relationship between the biblical text of the Passion of Jesus, the expressions of solidarity present in the text itself, and the pandemic horizon that unfolds, also in line with the expressions of solidarity and compassion, towards those who suffer today, the " crucified” of the pandemic.