Reading Mark (Cascade Companions)
Digital Logos Edition
Overview
The Gospel of Mark is a relatively short book whose brevity and style create an engaging narrative experience. But Mark’s Gospel is by no means a simple text, and scholars have long puzzled over various features of the narrative. Reading Mark offers an accessible introduction to Mark’s story of Jesus, as well as to important scholarly discussions. Equipping students to become better interpreters of Mark, the discussion focuses on key elements of the narrative, including the presentation of Jesus and the disciples, the so-called messianic secret, and the enigma of Mark’s ending. Designed for beginning students, Reading Mark offers a broad and inclusive orientation to the fascinating world of Mark’s Gospel.
- Offers an accessible introduction to Mark’s story of Jesus
- Equips students to become better interpreters of Mark
- Focuses on key elements of the narrative, such as the presentation of Jesus and the disciples, the so-called messianic secret, and the enigma of Mark’s ending
- Preliminary Considerations
- Narrative Dynamics in Mark
- “Who Do You Say That I Am?” Mark’s Jesus
- “Do You Still Not Understand?” Mark’s Disciples
- “Is a Lamp to Be Put under a Basket?” Mark’s Secrecy Theme
- “How Long Must I Be with You?” Mark’s Ending
Kelly Iverson is not only a sophisticated reader of the Second Gospel, but more than that, he is a gifted communicator. This book combines the expertise of a scholar with the sensitivities of a first-rate teacher to provide us with an insightful and engaging introduction to Mark’s historical, narrative, and theological contours. Going forward, I have found the book I will be using when I teach the Gospel of Mark!
—Christopher W. Skinner, professor of New Testament and early Christianity, Loyola University Chicago
Mostly, scholars write for other scholars, as Kelly Iverson has ably done elsewhere. Sometimes scholars summarize scholarship for non-scholars. But here, Iverson has taken another step—offering a broad audience a taster’s choice of scholarly conversations about significant aspects of Mark’s story of Jesus. What a wonderful way to communicate scholarship’s enduring goal: informed and respectful dialogue! Iverson’s book invites exploration of the worlds of Jesus, Mark, and those who thoughtfully engage them. Join the journey!
—Elizabeth Struthers Malbon, professor emerita of religion and culture, Virginia Tech
- Title: Reading Mark (Cascade Companions)
- Author: Kelly R. Iverson
- Series: Cascade Companions
- Publisher: Wipf and Stock
- Print Publication Date: 2023
- Pages: 194
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- ISBNs: 9781498230025, 1498230024
- Resource ID: LLS:CASCADEMARK
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2024-09-18T21:20:25Z