Mark: A Commentary on His Apology for the Cross, Chapters 9 - 16 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780802829115)

This monumental work presents a careful, well-argued alternative reading of the Greek text of Mark-a reading that pays special attention to such literary devices as word order, chiasm, inclusio, asyndeton, and the historical present tense. Driving the commentary is Gundry's provocative, seldom-defended thesis that Mark's Gospel constitutes a straightforward apology for the shameful manner of Jesus' death; as such Mark is essentially an evangelistic tract rather than an obliquely written handbook of Christian discipleship and church life. "Sure to become recognized as the heavyweight English commentary on the Gospel of Mark.... This massive commentary, rich with exegetical detail and critical assessment of the secondary literature, makes an important contribution not only to Markan research but also to the study of the historical Jesus." - Christian Scholars Review

Author: Robert H. Gundry
ISBN-10: 0802829112
ISBN-13: 9780802829115
Publisher: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
Language: English
Published: 05/10/2000
Pages: 620
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.03lbs
Size: 8.98h x 6.20w x 1.51d