Commentary on the Gospel of Mark (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Broadus, John Albert

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1440069980 ISBN 13 : 9781440069987

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A clear, study-friendly exploration of the Gospel of Mark that helps you understand its characters, timeline, and message.

This edition provides an introduction to St. Mark, his life, and how he is tied to the early church. It traces references to Mark across the Gospels, the Acts of the Apostles, and the Epistles, and it explains how those notes shape the study of Mark’s Gospel. Rich with historical context and practical notes, the text supports careful reading and thoughtful reflection.

• Background on Mark’s life, family, and conversion


• Overview of how Mark’s gospel fits with Acts and the Pauline and Petrine circles


• Notes on key passages, chronology, and places mentioned in the text


• Guided questions and insights to deepen understanding and application

Ideal for readers who want a thoughtful, grounded approach to the Gospel of Mark, whether for personal study, group discussion, or sermon preparation.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

INTRODUCTION
The Gospel of Mark is a record of our Lord's actions rather than of his words. For example, Mark gives nearly as many miracles as Matthew or Luke, but gives only four parables, while they have so many. He presents no extended discourse save the great discourse on the Mount of Olives (chap. 13), and even of that he does not report half so much as Matthew.
Moreover, Mark's style and general manner of narration are singularly animated and pictorial. When narrating the same event as Matthew or Luke, he almost invariably adds touches of detail, and these never fail to brighten the picture. We can give only a few of the many examples. In the very brief account of our Lord's temptation, Mark adds (1 : 13), "and he was with the wild beasts," which vividly shows how unfrequented and desolate the place was, and suggests/an affecting thought of the Saviour moving gentle and unharmed among the fierce wild creatures. When Jesus and the Twelve are crossing the stormy lake, Mark m

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1440069980
• ISBN 13: 9781440069987
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 152
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