Description
A Theology of Mark's Gospel is the fourth volume in the BTNT series. This landmark textbook, written by leading New Testament scholar David E. Garland, thoroughly explores the theology of Mark's Gospel. It both covers major Markan themes and also sets forth the distinctive contribution of Mark to the New Testament and the canon of Scripture, providing readers with an in-depth and holistic grasp of Markan theology in the larger context of the Bible. This substantive, evangelical treatment of Markan theology makes an ideal college- or seminary-level text.
About the Author
David E. Garland (PhD, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is professor emeritus of Christian Scriptures George W. Truett Seminary, Baylor University. He is the author of A Theology of Mark's Gospel and has written commentaries on each of the Synoptic Gospels, Acts, Romans, both Corinthian epistles, Colossians, and Philemon. He also serves as the New Testament editor for the revised Expositor's Bible Commentary. Dr. Andreas Kostenberger is theologian in residence at Fellowship Raleigh, cofounder of Biblical Foundations, and author, editor, or translator of over sixty books. He and his wife Marny have four grown children and live in North Carolina.
Reviews
'Conducted in ample dialogue with current and past scholarship on all matters dealt with, this is a rich resource for anyone seeking an up-to-date and wide-ranging analysis of Mark." * L. W. Hurtado, University of Edinburgh *
'David Garland's approach to Mark reflects the perfect blend of believing and responsibly critical scholarship. It is hard to imagine a better or more helpful volume on the theology of Mark than this." * Donald A. Hagner, Fuller Theological Seminary *
'The modern literature on Mark is so vast that a learned guide is essential for anyone wishing to make sense of it. Both scholars and general readers will benefit greatly from Garland's illuminating study, which is presented in such a clear, accessible writing style." * Philip Jenkins, Baylor University *
'This clear, accurate, and engaging volume is a welcome addition at a time when scholars are more and more celebrating the unique theological contributions of each of the four Evangelists." * Mark L. Strauss, Bethel Seminary, San Diego *
"As usual, David Garland provides an insightful and well-researched reading into the biblical text.' * Craig Keener, Asbury Theological Seminary *
Book Information
ISBN 9780310270881
Author David E. Garland
Format Hardback
Page Count 656
Imprint Zondervan Academic
Publisher Zondervan
Weight(grams) 1287g
Dimensions(mm) 240mm * 195mm * 41mm