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Book SynopsisVolume 2
Trade ReviewThis short sample is typical of Sabin�s ability to bring readers along, leading us to a fuller understanding and appreciation of familiar bible stories and connecting them to one another and to the Old Testament. Writing Works
�Marie Noonan Sabin�s description of the Markan narrative is likewise applicable to her fine commentary: �Rich in Scripture, theological in purpose, and brilliant in design, Mark�s Gospel (and Sabin�s commentary) invites its readers to become followers of Jesus� transfiguring wisdom.��Gregg S. Morrison Simpson University Redding, California
Table of ContentsCONTENTS Abbreviations� � 4
Introduction� � 5
TEXT AND COMMENTARY
� � �Beginning (1:1-45)� � 17
� � �Jesus’ Acts of Restoration and Re-creation (2:1-28)� � 24
� � �Jesus’ Challenge of Conventional Wisdom (3:1-35)� � 33
� � �Jesus as Wisdom Teacher (4:1-41)� � 40
� � �The Transforming Effect of Jesus/Wisdom (5:1-43)� � 49
� � �The Recognition of Jesus/Wisdom (6:1-56)� � 54
� � �Jesus’ Redefining of the “Unclean” (7:1-37)� � 63
� � �Second Sight—A Sharper Focus (8:1-38)� � 69
� � �Transfiguration—New Perceptions (9:1-50)� � 77
� � �Return to the Beginning (10:1-52)� � 87
� � �Jesus and the Temple Authorities—New Understandings of Power (11:1-37)� � 96
� � �Jesus as Wisdom in the Temple (12:1-44)� � 104
� � �Jesus as Prophet in the Temple (13:1-37)� � 114
� � �The Passion Narrative, Part I: Preparations for Death and Life (14:1-52)� � 122
� � �The Passion Narrative, Part II: The Identity of Jesus on Trial (14:53–15:15)� � 134
� � �The Passion Narrative, Part III: The Death of Jesus (15:6-47)� � 140
� � �A New Beginning: The Resurrection of Jesus and the Revelation of Wisdom (16:1-8)� � 151
Summary of the Design of Mark’s Gospel� � 157
Other Endings by Other Authors� � 161
Questions for Further Reflection� � 166
Index of Citations from the
Catechism of the Catholic Church� �169
Maps� � 171
