Of the four Gospels, Mark is the most urgent. It opens without genealogy or birth narrative — only a voice in the wilderness and a man emerging from the water — and it never slows down. It is the shortest Gospel and the most physically immediate, preserving more accounts of healing and exorcism in proportion to its length than any other, and ending with an empty tomb and women who fled in silence. In between, it offers the most compressed and demanding portrait of Jesus found anywhere in the New Testament.
Mark Explained is a guide to reading this Gospel well. Drawing on historical scholarship and careful attention to the text, it explores the world that shaped Mark's perspective, the literary structure that organizes its argument, the key themes that run through its narrative, and the specific ways Mark continues to press its demands on modern readers.
Each chapter addresses a different dimension of the Gospel: the historical world of first-century Roman Galilee, the two-part narrative structure and its hinge at Caesarea Philippi, the major themes of the kingdom of God and the cost of discipleship, the most common misreadings and how to avoid them, and the practical implications for daily life. Reflection questions and five core lessons close the book, designed for personal study or group discussion.
Part of the Bible for Modern Life series — helping modern readers engage the Bible more deeply, one book at a time.
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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. Of the four Gospels, Mark is the most urgent. It opens without genealogy or birth narrative - only a voice in the wilderness and a man emerging from the water - and it never slows down. It is the shortest Gospel and the most physically immediate, preserving more accounts of healing and exorcism in proportion to its length than any other, and ending with an empty tomb and women who fled in silence. In between, it offers the most compressed and demanding portrait of Jesus found anywhere in the New Testament.Mark Explained is a guide to reading this Gospel well. Drawing on historical scholarship and careful attention to the text, it explores the world that shaped Mark's perspective, the literary structure that organizes its argument, the key themes that run through its narrative, and the specific ways Mark continues to press its demands on modern readers.Each chapter addresses a different dimension of the Gospel: the historical world of first-century Roman Galilee, the two-part narrative structure and its hinge at Caesarea Philippi, the major themes of the kingdom of God and the cost of discipleship, the most common misreadings and how to avoid them, and the practical implications for daily life. Reflection questions and five core lessons close the book, designed for personal study or group discussion.Part of the Bible for Modern Life series - helping modern readers engage the Bible more deeply, one book at a time. Mark opens without preamble and never slows down. Mark Explained guides readers through its historical world, key themes, and enduring demands. Part of the Bible for Modern Life series. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781972885000
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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. Of the four Gospels, Mark is the most urgent. It opens without genealogy or birth narrative - only a voice in the wilderness and a man emerging from the water - and it never slows down. It is the shortest Gospel and the most physically immediate, preserving more accounts of healing and exorcism in proportion to its length than any other, and ending with an empty tomb and women who fled in silence. In between, it offers the most compressed and demanding portrait of Jesus found anywhere in the New Testament.Mark Explained is a guide to reading this Gospel well. Drawing on historical scholarship and careful attention to the text, it explores the world that shaped Mark's perspective, the literary structure that organizes its argument, the key themes that run through its narrative, and the specific ways Mark continues to press its demands on modern readers.Each chapter addresses a different dimension of the Gospel: the historical world of first-century Roman Galilee, the two-part narrative structure and its hinge at Caesarea Philippi, the major themes of the kingdom of God and the cost of discipleship, the most common misreadings and how to avoid them, and the practical implications for daily life. Reflection questions and five core lessons close the book, designed for personal study or group discussion.Part of the Bible for Modern Life series - helping modern readers engage the Bible more deeply, one book at a time. Mark opens without preamble and never slows down. Mark Explained guides readers through its historical world, key themes, and enduring demands. Part of the Bible for Modern Life series. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781972885000
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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. Of the four Gospels, Mark is the most urgent. It opens without genealogy or birth narrative - only a voice in the wilderness and a man emerging from the water - and it never slows down. It is the shortest Gospel and the most physically immediate, preserving more accounts of healing and exorcism in proportion to its length than any other, and ending with an empty tomb and women who fled in silence. In between, it offers the most compressed and demanding portrait of Jesus found anywhere in the New Testament.Mark Explained is a guide to reading this Gospel well. Drawing on historical scholarship and careful attention to the text, it explores the world that shaped Mark's perspective, the literary structure that organizes its argument, the key themes that run through its narrative, and the specific ways Mark continues to press its demands on modern readers.Each chapter addresses a different dimension of the Gospel: the historical world of first-century Roman Galilee, the two-part narrative structure and its hinge at Caesarea Philippi, the major themes of the kingdom of God and the cost of discipleship, the most common misreadings and how to avoid them, and the practical implications for daily life. Reflection questions and five core lessons close the book, designed for personal study or group discussion.Part of the Bible for Modern Life series - helping modern readers engage the Bible more deeply, one book at a time. Mark opens without preamble and never slows down. Mark Explained guides readers through its historical world, key themes, and enduring demands. Part of the Bible for Modern Life series. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781972885000
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