Gospel of Mark: The Suffering Servant (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781888212549)

This commentary series was written for the average layperson, for the nonprofessional who feels a bit intimidated by the presence of copious footnotes, long bibliographies, and all those other things which so enrich the lives of academics. Working from a literal translation of the original Greek, this commentary examines the text section by section, explaining its meaning in everyday language. Written from an Orthodox and patristic perspective, it maintains a balance between the devotional and the exegetical, feeding both the heart and the mind. Israel expected the Messiah to be a conquering hero who would liberate the Jews from their Roman servitude. But instead, Christ came as a suffering servant to liberate all mankind from slavery to sin. The Gospel of Mark records Christ's public ministry as a journey to the Cross, yet--paradoxically again--as a time of vigorous action when His miracles astounded the multitudes, and His boldness infuriated His foes.

Author: Lawrence R. Farley
ISBN-10: 1888212543
ISBN-13: 9781888212549
Publisher: Ancient Faith Publishing
Language: English
Published: 08/01/2004
Pages: 286
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.89lbs
Size: 8.62h x 6.02w x 0.74d