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The Gospel According to Mark

By: James R. Edwards

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Hardcover | 1 November 2001

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This new Pillar volume offers exceptional commentary on Mark that clearly shows the second Gospel - though it was a product of the earliest Christian community - to be both relevant and sorely needed in today's church.

Written by a biblical scholar who has devoted thirty years to the study of the second Gospel, this commentary aims primarily to interpret the Gosepl of Mark according to its theological intentions and purposes, especially as they relate to the life and ministry of Jesus and the call to faith and discipleship. Unique features of James Edwards's approach include clear descriptions of key terms used by Mark and revealing discussion of the Gospel's literary features, including Mark's use of the "sandwich" technique and of imagistic motifs and irony. Edwards also proposes a new paradigm for interpreting the difficult "Little Apocalypse" of chapter 13, and he argues for a new understanding of Mark's controversial ending.

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Southwestern Journal of Theology "The present volume should have broad appeal to lay persons, ministers, and scholars as it fits within Pillar's purpose of exacting, accurate exegesis without being overly technical. Yet, this commentary is not a lightweight: the text and footnotes reflect both rigorous research and a thorough use of the most recent Markan scholarship." The Bible Today "Based on the New International Version of the Bible and often making reference to the nuance of the Greek original, the commentary provides the reader with a clear, well-informed, and thoughtful interpretation of Mark's Gospel." Ralph P. Martin "James Edwards's new, careful study of the earliest Gospel brings together his interest in and ongoing research regarding Mark's work. He does so in a way that will have a broad appeal to a wide audience, including both the academic community and the service of pastors and teachers. This is an excellent piece of applied research and rigorous study."

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Series Preface	p. x
Author's Preface	p. xii
Abbreviations	p. xv
Frequently Cited Works	p. xxv
Introduction	p. 1
History of the Interpretation of Mark	p. 1
Authorship and Place of Composition	p. 3
Date	p. 6
Historical Context	p. 10
Distinctive Literary Characteristics	p. 10
Style	p. 10
Sandwich Technique	p. 11
Irony	p. 12
Jesus in the Gospel of Mark	p. 12
The Authority of Jesus	p. 13
Servant of the Lord	p. 14
Son of God	p. 15
Distinctive Themes	p. 16
Discipleship	p. 16
Faith	p. 17
Insiders and Outsiders	p. 17
Gentiles	p. 18
Command to Silence	p. 18
Journey	p. 19
Narrative Structure	p. 20
Commentary on Mark	p. 23
The Gospel Appears in Person (1:1-13)	p. 23
Beginnings of the Galilean Ministry (1:14-45)	p. 43
Excursus: The Secrecy Motif and Jesus' Messianic Self-Consciousness (1:34)	p. 63
Trouble with the Authorities (2:1-3:12)	p. 73
Excursus: Son of Man (2:12)	p. 79
Excursus: Divine Man (3:12)	p. 105
Insiders and Outsiders (3:13-4:34)	p. 110
"'Who then is This?'" (4:35-6:6a)	p. 147
Witness to Jews (6:6b-7:23)	p. 176
Witness to Gentiles (7:24-8:9)	p. 215
Removing the Veil (8:10-9:29)	p. 233
Excursus: Christ (8:31)	p. 249
Excursus: How Should the Transfiguration Be Understood? (9:8)	p. 269
Mere Discipleship (9:30-50)	p. 282
"On the Way" Through Judea (10:1-52)	p. 297
The Barren Temple (11:1-26)	p. 332
Jesus and the Sanhedrin (11:27-12:44)	p. 349
Watchfulness in Tribulation and Triumph (13:1-37)	p. 383
The Abandonment of Jesus (14:1-72)	p. 410
Excursus: Women in the Gospel of Mark (14:9)	p. 417
The Cross and the Empty Tomb (15:1-16:8)	p. 453
Excursus: Pontius Pilate (15:1)	p. 454
Excursus: The Son of God (15:39)	p. 481
The Longer Ending of Mark (16:9-20)	p. 497
The Secret Gospel of Mark	p. 509
Indexes	p. 513
Modern Authors	p. 513
Subjects	p. 519
Scripture References	p. 521
Extrabiblical Literature	p. 544
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