The Interpretation of St. Mark’s Gospel
Overview
Thorough as a student of Greek, R. C. H. Lenski interprets the Gospel of St. Mark with meticulous exegetical research while providing an original, literal translation of the text. With his conservative Lutheran perspective, he is unwavering in his high view of Scriptural authority, probing deeply and passionately—arguing his conclusions masterfully. Beyond exegesis, he provides linguistic and textual analysis, historical background such as information on the author, date, time of writings, authorial intent, chief themes, and much more. Often addressing difficult text, evading nothing, Lenski evaluates multiple interpretations before choosing one in particular. The Lenski Commentary, therefore, will introduce you to a range of interpretations and viewpoints, allowing you to see how other interpretations relate to one another, and will provide the context as to why he has settled on a particular viewpoint.
Praise for the Print Edition
A great work of exegesis, every page the result of long meditation, based on rich scholarship, warm with holy reverence for the Word of God.
—Moody Monthly
Lenski is one of the most helpful commentators on the New Testament you'll find — especially for his knowledge of the original Greek text. No serious exegete should neglect his insights.
—The Discerning Reader
The treatment is exhaustive; it seems that nothing has been overlooked or omitted.
—The Lutheran
My favorite New Testament commentary is that of R.C.H. Lenski. I smile whenever this scholar stabbed the “chiliasts” or those who reject infant baptism; yet I profit greatly from his sane and spiritually sensitive exposition. You do not have to be a Greek scholar to benefit from Lenski.
—Warren W. Wiersbe, A Basic Library for Bible Students
A conservative, very extensive and generally helpful exposition based upon an exegesis of the Greek text. Armenian in doctrine, maintains a rigid approach to Greek grammar, and follows an amillennial interpretation of eschatology. Exceedingly helpful background material and abounds in good preaching values.
—Cyril Barber, The Minister's Library
Product Details
- Title: The Interpretation of St. Mark’s Gospel
- Author: R. C. H. Lenski
- Publisher: Augsburg Fortress
- Publication Date: 1961
- Pages: 755
About R. C. H. Lenski
R. C. H. Lenski a distinguished Lutheran scholar and commentator, studied for the ministry at the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Columbus, Ohio. Upon earning his Doctor of Divinity, he became Dean of the seminary. He was a former professor at Capital Seminary (now Trinity Lutheran Seminary) in Columbus, Ohio, where he taught in the fields of exegesis, dogmatics, and homiletics. His numerous books and commentaries are written from a conservative perspective.
Sample Pages from the Print Edition
Top Highlights
“It is unwarranted to charge him with any form of insincerity. For he simply would have passed by the boat and left the disciples if they had failed to take him in.” (Page 274)
“The peaceful sleep of Jesus is due to the perfect absence of fear in his heart and to his absolute trust in his Father’s care.” (Page 199)
“The reason this unbelief prevented his working more than a few miracles is the fact that so few came to him for help.” (Page 238)
“But ‘all things’ are here concrete: all those things which faith trusts to the power of Jesus who, moreover, always exerts his power and ability according to his good and gracious will. Faith never asks anything foolish or wrong of Jesus; requests of that kind are never the product of faith. Moreover, faith always bows to the will of Jesus in those things of which we cannot be sure that they are good for us.” (Page 381)
“That was a sacrifice indeed! But we should not overlook what this statement implies concerning this widow’s gift. To give her last cent as she did means that by this act she placed herself completely into the keeping of God who could and would provide for her far better and more surely than any two lepta or a million times any number of lepta could.” (Page 558)
- Title: The Interpretation of St. Mark’s Gospel
- Author: Richard C. H. Lenski
- Series: Lenski’s Commentary on the New Testament
- Publisher: Fortress Press
- Print Publication Date: 1961
- Logos Release Date: 2008
- Era: era:modern
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subject: Bible. N.T. Mark › Commentaries
- Resource ID: LLS:LENSKI02
- Resource Type: Bible Commentary
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-02-12T08:34:22Z