Mark & Method: New Approaches in Biblical Studies [Paperback]

Janice Capel Anderson (Author), Stephen D. Moore (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 1992

Since its publication by Fortress Press in 1992, Mark and Method has been an invaluable resource for the study of Mark, and of the range of methods used in interpreting the New Testament. This second edition offers a new introduction and chapters brought up to date with the latest developments in interpretation, including new chapters on Cultural Studies and Post-Colonial Criticism.

Contents
Preface to the Second Edition

1. Introduction: The Lives of Mark, Janice Capel Anderson and Stephen D. Moore
2. Narrative Criticism: How Does the Story Mean? Elizabeth Struthers Malbon
3. Reader-Response Criticism: Figuring Mark's Reader, Robert M. Fowler
4. Deconstructive Criticism: Turning Mark Inside Out, Stephen D. Moore
5. Feminist Criticism: The Dancing Daughter, Janice Capel Anderson
6. Social Criticism: Crossing Boundaries, David Rhoads
7. Cultural Studies: Making Mark, Abraham Smith

8. Post-Colonial Criticism: Echoes of a Subaltern's Contribution and Exclusion, Tat-Siong Benny Liew




The contributors include: Janice Capel Anderson, Stephen D. Moore, Elizabeth Struthers Malbon, Robert M. Fowler, David Rhoads, Tat-Siong Benny Liew, and Abraham Smith.

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About the Author

Janice Capel Anderson is Professor of Philosophy and Religious Studies at the University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho. Stephen D. Moore is Professor of New Testament at the Theological School at Drew University and author of Poststructuralism and the New Testament (1994, 978-0-8006-2599-3).

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Fortress Press (October 1, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0800626559
• ISBN-13: 978-0800626556
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,227,196 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hermeneutics in action, April 4, 2008

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This is considered an essential book for seeing the different kinds of biblical exegesis in action. Each essay explores how their chosen hermeneutic plays out with actual texts from the Gospel of Mark. I give the book four stars but gave it a five simply to bring up the atrocious average rating after a person who is not qualified gave his review. All the scholars of the book are well respected in their fields. This book is meant for those who are interested in theories of interpretation, particularly with post-modern concerns.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended for community library theology collections and church library collections, August 10, 2008

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People have been studying the Bible in much the same way for the past two thousand years; "Mark & Method: New Approaches in Biblical Studies" brings some new methods and ideas to the table. Offering a thorough and scholarly examination of the Bible and present-day theology, including topics such as feminism and cultural diversity, "Mark & Method" is an ideal pick for anyone looking to intelligently discuss the Bible in a modern context. Highly recommended for community library theology collections and church library collections.

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4.0 out of 5 stars class book, February 4, 2011

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i had to buy thix book for one of my classes in college. After reading it i really enjoyed it. It is well written and does a great job at explaining concept. It also gives insight as to how to read the gospel in ways i had never thought of.