Gospel of Mark: Introductions

In common sense language and easy-to-understand concepts, gifted Catholic writer George Martin brings Mark's words to life, focusing on its meaning in the time of its writing, as well as how this Gospel is meaningful for our lives today.

This volume focuses on the Gospel according to Mark, probably the first of the four Gospels to be written. Mark's Gospel does not easily yield its secrets. It is the case, however, that conversing about Mark has been enormously interesting and productive for the church as well as the academy.

This is a fascinating introductory book for studying the Gospels. It includes a simple presentation of contemporary scriptural interpretation of Mark's Gospel, resource notes, and compelling new insights for clergy, biblical readers, and study groups.

Part of the Good News commentary series

In this brief yet insightful blueprint for reading and appreciating the Gospel of Mark, noted Scripture scholar Wilfrid Harrington emphasizes two main points. Reading Mark for the First Time is an indispensable guide to the shortest Gospel, written for a general audience.

Contents: I. The gospel of Mark: Time of origin and situation -- 1. The tradition of the early church -- 2. Indications of the gospel himself -- 3. References in Mark 13 -- (a) The destruction of the temple -- (b) Mark 13.13-39 -- (c) Mark 13.6-13 -- 4. The origin of the gospel -- II. Literary, theological and historical problems in the gospel of Mark -- 1. A disputed gospel -- 2. A collector or Redaction criticism and form criticism -- (b) The arrangement of a dramatic.