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The General Acceptance of Markan priority in the nineteenth century directed unprecedented attention on the Gospel of Mark from both academy and church. No longer was the second Gospel viewed as an inferior abridgment of Matthew; rather, its author was seen as the first to write the story of Jesus in the form of a Gospel, which became the primary influence on the subsequent Gospels of Matthew and Luke.Scholarship on the Gospel of Mark today shows no sign of abating. Yet commentaries on Mark have not kept pace with the wealth of scholarly studies, articles, and monographs. This work by James R. Edwards is a welcome addition in filling this gap. Edwards has devoted three decades to the study of Mark and has endeavored to locate the second Gospel fully within the historical and social conditions of first-century Palestine as they are known through extrabiblical literature, inscriptions, and archaeology. Features unique to this commentary include clear discussions of terms like "scribe," "tax collector," "Sanhedrin," and "levirate marriage" -- terms that, though familiar to many readers of the Bible, are often inadequately understood. Additionally, Edwards explores the Gospel's literar

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Author

James R. Edwards

Publisher

William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company

Published

2001

Language

EN

ISBN

9780851117782

Category

religious

Subjects

Religion, Christian, Bible

Rating

4.35 / 5 (107 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14