Mark (NIV Application Commentary S.) - Hardcover

Garland, David E.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0340694505 ISBN 13: 9780340694503

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton Religious, 1997

Synopsis

Part of the NIV APPLICATION COMMENTARY series, this look at Mark's gospel has two functions: discussing the meaning of the text in its biblical context, and applying its meaning to contemporary situations. Each passage is discussed in three sections: Original Meaning, Bridging Contexts, and Contemporary Significance.

About this title

From the Back Cover

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.

About the Author

David E. Garland (PhD, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is William B. Hinson Professor of Christian Scriptures and dean for academic affairs at George W. Truett Seminary, Baylor University. He is the New Testament editor for the revised Expositor's Bible Commentary and the author of various books and commentaries, including Mark and Colossians/Philemon in the NIV Application Commentary, and the article on Mark in the Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary. He and his wife, Diana, reside in Waco, Texas.

Edition details

• Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton Religious
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0340694505
• ISBN 13: 9780340694503
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 656