Mark
Fortress Commentary on the Bible
Published on 3. March 2026
70 pages
979-8-3419-0014-1 (ISBN)
Description
This commentary on Mark, excerpted from Fortress Commentary on the Bible: The New Testament, engages readers in the work of biblical interpretation. Raquel Lettsome connects historical-critical analysis with sensitivity to current theological, cultural, and interpretive issues.The book is an introduction and commentary using three lenses: ancient context, the interpretative tradition, and contemporary questions and challenges. Mark: Fortress Commentary on the Bible introduces fresh perspectives and draws students, preachers, and interested readers into the challenging work of interpretation.
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Content
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Contributors
- Abbreviations
- Mark
- Introduction
- Mark 1:1-13: The Beginning of the Good News
- Mark 1:14-39: An Invitation to Follow
- Mark 1:40-3:6: Following beyond the Boundaries
- Mark 3:7-35: Following in Ministry: Expansion and Opposition
- Mark 4:1-34: Parables of the Kingdom
- Mark 4:35-6:6: Ministry and Rejection
- Mark 6:7-29: Ministry and Murder
- Mark 7:1-23: Ministry and Tradition
- Mark 7:24-8:26: Receptivity and Misunderstanding
- Mark 8:27-10:52: Following on the Way
- Mark 11:1-12:44: Following to Jerusalem
- Mark 13:1-37: Following to the End
- Mark 14:1-15:47: The Cost of Following
- Mark 16:1-8: Will You Follow?
- Works Cited
