A Theology of Mark's Gospel: Good News about Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God

Description

A Theology of Mark's Gospel is the fourth volume in the BTNT series. This landmark textbook, written by leading New Testament scholar David E. Garland, thoroughly explores the theology of Mark's Gospel. It both covers major Markan themes and also sets forth the distinctive contribution of Mark to the New Testament and the canon of Scripture, providing readers with an in-depth and holistic grasp of Markan theology in the larger context of the Bible. This substantive, evangelical treatment of Markan theology makes an ideal college- or seminary-level text.

David E. Garland (PhD, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is William B. Hinson Professor of Christian Scriptures and dean for academic affairs at George W. Truett Seminary, Baylor University. He is the New Testament editor for the revised Expositor's Bible Commentary and the author of various books and commentaries, including Mark and Colossians/Philemon in the NIV Application Commentary, and the article on Mark in the Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary. He and his wife, Diana, reside in Waco, Texas.

'The modern literature on Mark is so vast that a learned guide is essential for anyone wishing to make sense of it. Both scholars and general readers will benefit greatly from Garland's illuminating study, which is presented in such a clear, accessible writing style." * Philip Jenkins, Baylor University * "As usual, David Garland provides an insightful and well-researched reading into the biblical text.' * Craig Keener, Asbury Theological Seminary * 'Conducted in ample dialogue with current and past scholarship on all matters dealt with, this is a rich resource for anyone seeking an up-to-date and wide-ranging analysis of Mark." * L. W. Hurtado, University of Edinburgh * 'This clear, accurate, and engaging volume is a welcome addition at a time when scholars are more and more celebrating the unique theological contributions of each of the four Evangelists." * Mark L. Strauss, Bethel Seminary, San Diego * 'David Garland's approach to Mark reflects the perfect blend of believing and responsibly critical scholarship. It is hard to imagine a better or more helpful volume on the theology of Mark than this." * Donald A. Hagner, Fuller Theological Seminary *