Gospel of Mark: The Suffering Servant (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781968863036)

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: 1968863036
ISBN-13: 9781968863036
Publisher: Ancient Faith Publishing
Language: English
Published: 12/15/2025
Pages: 286
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.06lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.81d