Discover the essentials behind the Gospel of Mark with clear, scholarly guidance.
This introduction explains why Mark is the foundation of the Synoptic problem, how its text has shaped biblical study, and what this revised edition contributes to readers seeking a reliable historical view.
In this edition, editor J. Vernon Bartlet frames Mark as the starting point for understanding Jesus and the early church. It outlines how Mark’s Gospel has been read from antiquity to modern scholarship, and why its shorter, keener account matters for studying the life of Jesus and the birth of Christian faith.
- Context for reading Mark alongside Matthew and Luke
- Discussion of authorship, dating, and manuscript evidence
- Notes on textual variants and early church reception
- Overview of the revised version with added notes and a map for orientation
Ideal for readers of biblical history and students seeking a reliable sound introduction to the Gospel of Mark.