The Gospel of Mark - A Reflective Commentary Dominican Publications

The Gospel of Mark - A Reflective Commentary

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The Gospel according to Mark presents a fast moving story of Jesus that invites readers to reflect on his true identity and destiny Through suffering and the cross Mark reveals who Jesus truly is while offering hope to communities facing hardship With pastoral care and deep insight this book helps readers see their own struggles as part of a larger story of faith salvation and Gods providence

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Book Title
The Gospel of Mark - A Reflective Commentary
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Dominican Publications
The Gospel according to Mark is a story of action not a series of discourses It was addressed in the first place to a people facing persecution and to every generation of hearers and readers it issues an invitation to reflect on the identity and destiny of Jesus In Marks view one can only understand the full identity of Jesus in the light of suffering and death until Jesus fulfils his true destiny on the cross his full identity remains hidden Because of who he is Mark insists Jesus is destined to suffer Is that also true of the people for whom Mark wrote Is it true for believers in every succeeding generation In Mark the reader encounters a pastor patiently building up the faith of the community helping people to see that the story of their own suffering like the story of Jesus suffering is not some catastrophic mischance devoid of meaning Instead it is a chronicle of salvation that was waiting to be told one that rested within the prophecies of Jesus and the providence of God.

The Gospel according to Mark is a story of action not a series of discourses It was addressed in the first place to a people facing persecution and to every generation of hearers and readers it issues an invitation to reflect on the identity and destiny of Jesus

In Marks view one can only understand the full identity of Jesus in the light of suffering and death until Jesus fulfils his true destiny on the cross his full identity remains hidden Because of who he is Mark insists Jesus is destined to suffer Is that also true of the people for whom Mark wrote Is it true for believers in every succeeding generation In Mark the reader encounters a pastor patiently building up the faith of the community helping people to see that the story of their own suffering like the story of Jesus suffering is not some catastrophic mischance devoid of meaning Instead it is a chronicle of salvation that was waiting to be told one that rested within the prophecies of Jesus and the providence of God.

The Gospel according to Mark is a story of action not a series of discourses It was addressed in the first place to a people facing persecution and to every generation of hearers and readers it issues an invitation to reflect on the identity and destiny of Jesus

In Marks view one can only understand the full identity of Jesus in the light of suffering and death until Jesus fulfils his true destiny on the cross his full identity remains hidden Because of who he is Mark insists Jesus is destined to suffer Is that also true of the people for whom Mark wrote Is it true for believers in every succeeding generation In Mark the reader encounters a pastor patiently building up the faith of the community helping people to see that the story of their own suffering like the story of Jesus suffering is not some catastrophic mischance devoid of meaning Instead it is a chronicle of salvation that was waiting to be told one that rested within the prophecies of Jesus and the providence of God.