Mark (Interpretation Bible Studies) Review

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(More customer reviews)I have used a number of the Interpretation series for study with older high schoolers and adults. As indicated in their description they contain "ten units on key passages". They are not to be mistaken for a comprehensive Bible Commentary which covers each chapter and verse - this is not their purpose. I love the fact that this material is thought provoking and is intended to provide openings for dialogue - but then I'm an Episcopalian and not keen on being force fed. I particularly like the information in the side-bars that links the scripture to cultural practices of the day, differing Greek translations of a word, further reading, etc. This series contains a down loadable teacher's guide that is also useful.

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A new series for lay people, with maps, illustrations, background material, and questions for reflection or discussion. Ideal for small groups or for personal Bible studies.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Interpreting Biblical Texts Series - Gospel of Mark Review

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(More customer reviews)Proffessor of NT theology at Princeton, Donald Juel gives us a basic introduction to the Markan gospel and its issues. His style is clear and verbose. And it is a real shame that the work is so small and not a verse by verse commentary. The format is topical and the tone is popular.
I found myself in agreement with most of his conclusions. You might be better off purchasing this work in the used section.
Rick E Aguirre.
Reader in New Testament Studies Southern California.

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This volume is written for anyone who--for whatever reason--is drawn to the New Testament. It is also for those who are not so drawn, for it is written out of the conviction that good readers need to be formed. Anyone can read the Bible; no particular level of education is required, but readers need to learn what to look for in stories that may seem distant and strange. The long tradition of reading the Scriptures in the church is not the enemy in such an enterprise, but audiences change, and the Bible must be heard and wrestled with in each new situation.

This volume focuses on the Gospel according to Mark, probably the first of the four Gospels to be written. It has received the least attention of the four in the history of the church. The explosion of Markan scholarship in the last decades tells a fascinating story that is not the focus of this study but informs it. The result of intense engagement with Mark within and outside the academic community has not achieved a meeting of the minds. 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 volume is written to open readers to its remarkable story. Where engagement will finally lead remains as unpredictable and as promising as the Gospel itself.

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The Case for Mark Composed in Performance (Biblical Performance Criticism) Review

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(More customer reviews)This book argues that the Gospel of Mark was composed not by a single man compiling the oral and written accounts available to him, but by a series of storytellers reciting in public over many decades their traditional tales of Jesus. The tellers adapted these tales to their changing audiences until a time came when the stories were reduced to writing.

In presenting her case, Wire examines recent research on the nature of oral traditional literature, applies it to the language of Mark, examines the processes by which oral recitations became written documents, and shows how this affects the interpretation of this gospel. The result is a new and striking perspective on what had seemed thoroughly familiar.

One of the most pleasing aspects of the book is Wire's language. I was prepared to fight my way through thickets of jargon. Instead I found her prose as clear and sparkling as a mountain stream. A reviewer justly describes the book as presenting Wire's arguments with "precision, clarity, and elegance." Even for one with the most casual interest in the subject, the book is a pleasure to read.


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Mark (Ntl): A Commentary (New Testament Library) Review

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(More customer reviews)Boring's recent Mark commentary is a pleasure. One of those rare technical works that's irresistible to read cover to cover. I found his less technical Matthew and Revelation like that, too; I couldn't put them down and read every page--plus go back to them frequently. I purchased this book to understand more about Mark but also to increase my overall learning. It's fulfilled that expectation wonderfully; reading Boring is an advanced hermeneutics exercise that helps biblical reading generally.
Combine this volume with those of Sharyn Dowd ("Reading Mark"), Lamar Williamson (Interpretation Series) and possibly J R Edwards (Pillar Series) and you'll have quite a resevoir for teaching and preaching this gospel with power and depth.

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The Gospel according to Mark: The English Text With Introduction, Exposition, and Notes (The New International Commentary on the New Testament) Review

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(More customer reviews)Dr. Lane's commentary on Mark strikes an excellent balance between historical, theological, and practical issues. He also covers textual variants in the manuscript tradition. I found his brief appendix on the issue of Mark 16:9-20 to be very informative.
Lane also does well with sticking to the gospel of Mark while not diverting his attention to parallel passages in Matthew and Luke. He makes a compelling case for the dating and place of authorship of this gospel. His attention to the "difficult" areas of Mark is probably the highlight of this commentary. His concise and forceful arguments are not overly wordy while still being clearly expressed.

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In this commentary Mark is revealed as a theologian whose primary intention was the strengthening of the people of God in a time of fiery persecution by Nero. It begins with an introductory section discussing dating, occasion, literary style, and historical issues surrounding the gospel. The analysis is based on linguistic and historical research designed to draw out the meaning of the text.

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