Mark

Reviews / Votes

"Clear and accessible, engaged with relevant scholarship, wise and balanced in judgments, offering both analysis of the text of Mark and cogent suggestions about continuing meaning for today, this new commentary is recommended, especially for busy ministers and students."
- Larry W. Hurtado, Emeritus Professor of New Testament Language, Literature and Theology, University of Edinburgh

"Tan has produced an exceptionally fine and delightfully written commentary on the Gospel of Mark, which will be appreciated by a wide range of readers, from seasoned interpreters of Mark to new students of the Gospel. This is one of the most helpful and reliable commentaries on Mark's Gospel presently available."
- Edward Adams, Professor of New Testament Studies, King's College London

"This commentary on Mark is exceptionally informative, incisive and inviting. Tan tackles exegetical issues with razor-sharp precision, engages with critical scholarship judiciously, and articulates the meaning of the Gospel with crystal clarity. A master teacher, he makes Mark's text alive, its social and symbolic worlds transparent, and its urgent messages hard to miss. ... A major contribution, indeed."
- John Yieh, Molly Laird Downs Chair Professor of New Testament, Virginia Theological Seminary

"Tan packs a huge amount into this well-written and accessible commentary ... He discusses key critical issues knowledgeably, fairly and accessibly and explains the text with admirable lucidity ... [T]his is a first-rate, up-to-date commentary suitable for students [and] for pastors and with insights for scholars."
- David Wenham, Journal for the Study of The New Testament: Booklist 2017, Volume 39.5, August 2017

"This commentary on Mark will benefit readers taking a serious interest in Mark's gospel. those searching for insights for a sermon or a paper and those reading each word from cover to cover will find a rewarding resource here. Tan's offering makes a valuable addition to any theological library"
- Craig Stephans, Theological Book Review vol.28 no.1, pp.27-8