A Preface to Mark by Bryan
This study of Mark's Gospel aims to establish what kind of text it was seen to have been, by others and Mark himself, and to determine if it was written to be read aloud. The conclusions seek to place the Gospel in its original settings and enrich contemporary readings.
From the cloth edition: a well-reasoned discussion of two issues.. an interesting, stimulating ... study. His discussion is thorough, and ... presents his conclusions with enthusiasm and as a result of wide reading and careful research * Church Times *
a book to ponder, not least in so far as our residual experience of its emphasis has been reduced to the weekly hearing of liturgical snippets too often badly rendered. * Expository Times *
It is a well-reasoned discussion of two issues ... an interesting, stimulating ... study ... His discussion is thorough ... presents his conclusions with enthusiasm and as a result of wide reading and careful research. * Eric Franklin, Church Times *
The book is informative and refreshing due to its interaction with a variety of Graeco-Roman sources. * Journal for the Study of the New Testament 57 (1995) *
This introduction to the Gospel of Mark as Graeco-Roman literature is highly recommended, not just for students of Mark but for anyone interested in the literary character of the early Christian writings ... Bryan's confident grasp of the relevant sources, as well as his clear and engaging style, make this a suitable and instructive text for scholars at all levels. * Journal of Theological Studies *
In this well-written book, he brings together two major strands of gospel studies into a fascinating synthesis....This is a significant contribution to Markan studies...... like Mark, this book has an easy accessible style (with few intrusive notes, but full, annotated bibliographies after every chapter), draws on a wide variety of literary traditions, and deserves a wide hearing. * Scottish Journal of Theology *
a book to ponder, not least in so far as our residual experience of its emphasis has been reduced to the weekly hearing of liturgical snippets too often badly rendered. * Expository Times *
It is a well-reasoned discussion of two issues ... an interesting, stimulating ... study ... His discussion is thorough ... presents his conclusions with enthusiasm and as a result of wide reading and careful research. * Eric Franklin, Church Times *
The book is informative and refreshing due to its interaction with a variety of Graeco-Roman sources. * Journal for the Study of the New Testament 57 (1995) *
This introduction to the Gospel of Mark as Graeco-Roman literature is highly recommended, not just for students of Mark but for anyone interested in the literary character of the early Christian writings ... Bryan's confident grasp of the relevant sources, as well as his clear and engaging style, make this a suitable and instructive text for scholars at all levels. * Journal of Theological Studies *
In this well-written book, he brings together two major strands of gospel studies into a fascinating synthesis....This is a significant contribution to Markan studies...... like Mark, this book has an easy accessible style (with few intrusive notes, but full, annotated bibliographies after every chapter), draws on a wide variety of literary traditions, and deserves a wide hearing. * Scottish Journal of Theology *
CHRISTOPHER BRYAN is the C. K. Benedict Professor of New Testament at the School of Theology at the University of the South, and the editor of the Sewanee Theological Review. He is the author of a commentary on the letter to the Romans and an introduction to the gospel of Mark.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780195115673 |
| ISBN 10 | 0195115678 |
| Title | A Preface to Mark |
| Author | Bryan |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press Inc |
| Year published | 1997-10-02 |
| Number of pages | 232 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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