{"product_id":"the-gospel-of-mark-9780814628614","title":"The Gospel of Mark","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVolume 2\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 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\u003cbr\u003e�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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCONTENTS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Abbreviations� � 4\u003cbr\u003e Introduction� � 5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e TEXT AND COMMENTARY\u003cbr\u003e � � �Beginning (1:1-45)� � 17\u003cbr\u003e � � �Jesus’ Acts of Restoration and Re-creation (2:1-28)� � 24\u003cbr\u003e � � �Jesus’ Challenge of Conventional Wisdom (3:1-35)� � 33\u003cbr\u003e � � �Jesus as Wisdom Teacher (4:1-41)� � 40\u003cbr\u003e � � �The Transforming Effect of Jesus\/Wisdom (5:1-43)� � 49\u003cbr\u003e � � �The Recognition of Jesus\/Wisdom (6:1-56)� � 54\u003cbr\u003e � � �Jesus’ Redefining of the “Unclean” (7:1-37)� � 63\u003cbr\u003e � � �Second Sight—A Sharper Focus (8:1-38)� � 69\u003cbr\u003e � � �Transfiguration—New Perceptions (9:1-50)� � 77\u003cbr\u003e � � �Return to the Beginning (10:1-52)� � 87\u003cbr\u003e � � �Jesus and the Temple Authorities—New Understandings of Power (11:1-37)� � 96\u003cbr\u003e � � �Jesus as Wisdom in the Temple (12:1-44)� � 104\u003cbr\u003e � � �Jesus as Prophet in the Temple (13:1-37)� � 114\u003cbr\u003e � � �The Passion Narrative, Part I: Preparations for Death and Life (14:1-52)� � 122\u003cbr\u003e � � �The Passion Narrative, Part II: The Identity of Jesus on Trial (14:53–15:15)� � 134\u003cbr\u003e � � �The Passion Narrative, Part III: The Death of Jesus (15:6-47)� � 140\u003cbr\u003e � � �A New Beginning: The Resurrection of Jesus and the Revelation of Wisdom (16:1-8)� � 151\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Summary of the Design of Mark’s Gospel� � 157\u003cbr\u003e Other Endings by Other Authors� � 161\u003cbr\u003e Questions for Further Reflection� � 166\u003cbr\u003e Index of Citations from the \u003ci\u003eCatechism of the Catholic Church� �\u003c\/i\u003e169\u003cbr\u003e Maps� � 171","brand":"Liturgical Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49527947166039,"sku":"9780814628614","price":15.15,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780814628614.jpg?v=1731869827","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-gospel-of-mark-9780814628614","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}