A Theology of Mark's Gospel
Good News about Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God
- Biblical Studies & Commentaries
- Publisher: Zondervan Academic (Zondervan)
- Published: 2015
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Publisher's Description
A Theology of Mark’s Gospel is the fourth volume in the BTNT series. This landmark textbook, written by leading New Testament scholar David E. Garland, thoroughly explores the theology of Mark’s Gospel. It both covers major Markan themes and also sets forth the distinctive contribution of Mark to the New Testament and the canon of Scripture, providing readers with an in-depth and holistic grasp of Markan theology in the larger context of the Bible. This substantive, evangelical treatment of Markan theology makes an ideal college- or seminary-level text.
Endorsements (5)
“Understandings of Mark’s Gospel have changed enormously over the decades. Once seen as a simplistic narrative by an untutored believer, Mark is now understood as the work of a subtle writer who used a deceptively simple literary style to present profound theological truths. The modern literature on Mark is so vast that a learned guide is essential for anyone wishing to make sense of it. Fortunately, we now have this work of exemplary scholarship in which David Garland offers his carefully considered thoughts on Mark, and on the gospel’s theological arguments. Both scholars and general readers will benefit greatly from Garland’s illuminating study, which is presented in such a clear, accessible writing style.”
“As usual, David Garland provides an insightful and well-researched reading into the biblical text. In this book, however, he offers an additional benefit: a model for how to write a helpful theology of a narrative work. By exploring Mark thematically and theologically, Garland provides a distinctively new contribution.”
“David Garland offers a ‘one-stop shop’ on the Gospel of Mark, with treatments of introductory questions, analysis of the literary structure, and cogent discussion of major theological emphases. Conducted in ample dialogue with current and past scholarship on all matters dealt with, this is a rich resource for anyone seeking an up-to-date and wide-ranging analysis of Mark.”
“Having written two excellent commentaries on Mark’s Gospel, David Garland is well suited to write a comprehensive work on Markan theology. This clear, accurate, and engaging volume is a welcome addition at a time when scholars are more and more celebrating the unique theological contributions of each of the four Evangelists.”
“Simply put, this is a magnificent, major resource for the study of Mark. It is both comprehensive and detailed. It is impressive for the depth and range of its scholarship, as well as its careful argumentation. David Garland’s approach to Mark reflects the perfect blend of believing and responsibly critical scholarship. It is hard to imagine a better or more helpful volume on the theology of Mark than this.”
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