Séamus O'Connell

The Gospel of Mark in Context

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Guijarro’s explorations of the Gospel of Mark and its world provide an insightful and trustworthy guide to the cultural and social nuances of Mark’s surprising, complex, and uniquely consoling narrative for contemporary readers.”

The Jesus You Really Didn’t Know

“There is a perennial danger—even among Christians—of seeing Jesus of Nazareth as the epitome of kindness but ultimately someone bland. For the Gospels and the broader New Testament tradition, on the other hand, there is something vital and visceral at stake in the life and ministry of Jesus. In his most recent book, Andy Angel brings his considerable knowledge of Second Temple Jewish apocalyptic traditions, as well as his experience as teacher and pastor to bear in situating Jesus within traditions of Torah interpretation, and exploring the difficult dimensions of the gospel that are precisely its very life.”