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Mark & Method: New Approaches in Biblical Studies

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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.

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.

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.

This is mind-numbingly dull. If you are not slap-yo-mamma passionate about dry, hardcore academic biblical studies, do NOT take whatever class has this book on its syllabus. You will rue the day you did.