Mark as Story: Retrospect and Prospect (Resources for Biblical Study) [Paperback]

Iverson (Author), Kelly R. (Author), Skinner Christopher W. (Author), Kelly R. Iverson (Editor), Christopher W. Skinner (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 26, 2011 | Series: Resources for Biblical Study

Mark as Story: An Introduction to the Narrative of a Gospel, originally published in 1982 and extensively revised in 1999, was a turning point in Gospel studies, both for the contribution it made to Markan scholarship and for the methodological insights that it advanced. This volume celebrates Mark as Story and offers critique, engagement, and exploration of the new hermeneutical vistas that emerged in the wake of this pioneering study. In these essays, leading international Markan scholars discuss various texts and themes in the Second Gospel, reflect upon the rise of narrative criticism, and offer a glimpse at future trends in Gospels research. The contributors are Christopher W. Skinner; Mark Allan Powell; Elizabeth Struthers Malbon; Stephen D. Moore; Francis J. Moloney, S.D.B.; Thomas E. Boomershine; R. Alan Culpepper; Morna D. Hooker; Kelly R. Iverson; Holly E. Hearon; Robert M. Fowler; and David Rhoads, Joanna Dewey, and Donald Michie.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"As a celebration of the impact and legacy of Mark as Story, this collection of essays is certainly a success. . . . Kelly Iverson and Christopher Skinner, along with all the contributors, should be commended for a fine collection of essays and a volume that will certainly be a valuable asset to numerous New Testament students and scholars."
-- Adam Winn, Review of Biblical Literature

"Kelly Iverson and Chris Skinner must be applauded for initiating and accomplishing such a significant project. This book is a necessary companion to the original Mark as Story for anyone studying the Gospels.
--Cornelis Bennema, Review of Biblical Literature

"This book is an important and timely contribution to the now widely accepted field of narrative criticism."
--Alison M. Jack, Journal for the Study of the New Testament

"The anthology of articles put together by Iverson and Skinner helps open the door for further discussion of the meaning of texts. It is a volume everyone interested in narrative Markan studies will need to take into account."
--Tom Shepherd, Andrews University Seminary Studies

"[This] volume is rich with insight and shows the ongoing importance of narrative criticism. It is highly recommended for students and scholars alike."
--Thomas M. Anderson, Religious Studies Review

From the Back Cover

"Mark as Story and its authors have had a powerful impact on the study of the gospels. This collection analyzes, celebrates, and extends their work, often in intriguing ways. The closing reflections of Rhoads, Dewey, and Michie provide icing on the cake even as they offer new insights."
-- Janice Capel Anderson, University of Idaho

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Product Details

• Paperback: 322 pages
• Publisher: Society of Biblical Literature (April 26, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1589835484
• ISBN-13: 978-1589835481
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.7 x 9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,145,884 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Christopher W. Skinner (Ph.D., The Catholic University of America) is Associate Professor of Religion at Mount Olive College in North Carolina. His research interests include narrative hermeneutics, the canonical Gospels (with specific emphasis on the Gospel of John and the Gospel of Mark), the Gospel of Thomas, the historical Jesus, and the intersection between the Bible and popular media. In addition to numerous articles and essays, he has published several books. He is an abiding (and longsuffering) fan of the Washington Redskins and Baltimore Orioles. A native of Chesapeake, Virginia, he currently lives in eastern North Carolina with his wife Tara and their three children. You can contact him at [e-mail].

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Website: www.christopherwskinner.com