Most Bible commentaries take us on a one-way trip from the twentieth century to the first century. But they leave us there, assuming that we can somehow make the return journey on our own. In other words, they focus on the original meaning of the passage but don't discuss its contemporary application. The information they offer is valuable -- but the job is only half done! The NIV Application Commentary Series helps us with both halves of the interpretive task. This new and unique series shows readers how to bring an ancient message into a modern context. It explains not only what the Bible means but also how it can speak powerfully today.
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David E. Garland is professor of New Testament at Truett Theological Seminary at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. He is the author of the NIV Application Commentary on Mark
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Most Bible commentaries take us on a one-way trip from the twentieth century to the first century. But they leave us there, assuming that we can somehow make the return journey on our own. In other words, they focus on the original meaning of the passage but don't discuss its contemporary application. The information they offer is valuable -- but the job is only half done! The NIV Application Commentary Series helps us with both halves of the interpretive task. This new and unique series shows readers how to bring an ancient message into a modern context. It explains not only what the Bible means but also how it can speak powerfully today.
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I am very glad I read this book. While I found it hard to get into, once I was past the first few sections I couldn't put it down. His strongest section is where he explores the trial and crucifixion of Jesus. David Garland challenges any romanticised pre-conceptions that the reader may have about the crucifixion and explores without apology the uncomfortable things about this gospel: the total failure of the disciples, that Jesus' last recorded words are "My God my God why have you forsaken me?" and the lack of appearance of the risen Christ (he stops at 16:8). I gained insight on a new angle on the death of Christ. I recommend this book to anyone interested in Mark or Jesus mission.
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I have taught all the gospels multiple times. The NIV Application Commentary series is wordy, but right up there with the best of all the series. And this commentary on Mark is the best of all commentaries I have read on Mark.
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THE FIRST VERSE of Mark's Gospel, as already argued in the introduction, functions as the title to the entire work. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
bridging the contexts, abomination that causes desolation, powerless death, wicked tenants Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New York, New Testament, Old Testament, John the Baptizer, Lord's Supper, Mark's Gospel, Gospel of Mark, Holy Spirit, Grand Rapids, Jesus Christ, Mount of Olives, Walter Wink, Herod Antipas, God's Son, Jesus of Nazareth, Mary Magdalene, San Francisco, The Gospel According, Downers Grove, John the Baptist, Martin Luther, Early Christianity, God's Spirit, Herod the Great, Holy One of God New!
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THE FIRST VERSE of Mark's Gospel, as already argued in the introduction, functions as the title to the entire work. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
bridging the contexts, abomination that causes desolation, powerless death, wicked tenants Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New York, New Testament, Old Testament, John the Baptizer, Lord's Supper, Mark's Gospel, Gospel of Mark, Holy Spirit, Grand Rapids, Jesus Christ, Mount of Olives, Walter Wink, Herod Antipas, God's Son, Jesus of Nazareth, Mary Magdalene, San Francisco, The Gospel According, Downers Grove, John the Baptist, Martin Luther, Early Christianity, God's Spirit, Herod the Great, Holy One of God New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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