Contradiction with Matthew 15:9
It highlights teaching as vain due to commandments of men, whereas Mark 1:22 emphasizes astonishment at Jesus’ teaching.
Matthew 15:9: But in vain they do worship me, teaching [for] doctrines the commandments of men.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:27
Contrasts wisdom of teachings with God choosing foolish things to confound the wise, compared to astonishment at Jesus’ teaching in Mark 1:22.
1 Corinthians 1:27: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;
Contradiction with Matthew 7:29
Suggests Jesus teaching with authority, compared to later verses questioning his methods or authority.
Matthew 7:29: For he taught them as [one] having authority, and not as the scribes.
Contradiction with John 7:15
Questions Jesus’ learning and understanding, whereas Mark 1:22 expresses astonishment at his authority in teaching.
John 7:15: And the Jews marvelled, saying, How knoweth this man letters, having never learned? [letters: or, learning]
Contradiction with Acts 4:13
People are astonished by Peter and John's boldness, perceiving them as unlearned, contrasting with the authoritative amazement in Mark 1:22.
Acts 4:13: Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.
Contradiction with Mark 6:2
Townspeople question his wisdom and miraculous powers, showing skepticism rather than the amazement in Mark 1:22.
Mark 6:2: And when the sabbath day was come, he began to teach in the synagogue: and many hearing [him] were astonished, saying, From whence hath this [man] these things? and what wisdom [is] this which is given unto him, that even such mighty works are wrought by his hands?
Contradiction with John 12:37-38
Despite Jesus' teachings and signs, some do not believe, indicating resistance rather than amazement.
John 12:37-38: But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him:
Contradiction with Matthew 13:57
Jesus stated a prophet is without honor in his own country, contrasting with the authority acknowledged in Mark 1:22.
Matthew 13:57: And they were offended in him. But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, save in his own country, and in his own house.
Paradox #1
One potential historical inconsistency in Mark 1:22 comes from the way Jesus is described as teaching with authority, unlike the scribes. In the historical context, Jewish teachers and scribes were respected for their knowledge and teaching. The portrayal of Jesus having a unique authority could differ from traditional views of teachers during that time. This creates a contrast that might not align with historical expectations of teaching dynamics in Jewish culture.