Mark

Kim Huat Tan is Chen Su Lan Professor of New Testament and Academic Dean at Trinity Theological College, Singapore. He is author of The Zion Traditions and the Aims of Jesus (1997).

"Clear and accessible, engaged with relevant scholarship, wise and balanced in judgments, offering both analysis of the text of Mark and cogent suggestions about continuing meaning for today, this new commentary is recommended, especially for busy ministers and students."- Larry W. Hurtado, Emeritus Professor of New Testament Language, Literature and Theology, University of Edinburgh"Tan has produced an exceptionally fine and delightfully written commentary on the Gospel of Mark, which will be appreciated by a wide range of readers, from seasoned interpreters of Mark to new students of the Gospel. This is one of the most helpful and reliable commentaries on Mark's Gospel presently available."- Edward Adams, Professor of New Testament Studies, King's College London"This commentary on Mark is exceptionally informative, incisive and inviting. Tan tackles exegetical issues with razor-sharp precision, engages with critical scholarship judiciously, and articulates the meaning of the Gospel with crystal clarity. A master teacher, he makes Mark's text alive, its social and symbolic worlds transparent, and its urgent messages hard to miss. ... A major contribution, indeed."- John Yieh, Molly Laird Downs Chair Professor of New Testament, Virginia Theological Seminary"Tan packs a huge amount into this well-written and accessible commentary ... He discusses key critical issues knowledgeably, fairly and accessibly and explains the text with admirable lucidity ... [T]his is a first-rate, up-to-date commentary suitable for students [and] for pastors and with insights for scholars."- David Wenham, Journal for the Study of The New Testament: Booklist 2017, Volume 39.5, August 2017"This commentary on Mark will benefit readers taking a serious interest in Mark's gospel. those searching for insights for a sermon or a paper and those reading each word from cover to cover will find a rewarding resource here. Tan's offering makes a valuable addition to any theological library"- Craig Stephans, Theological Book Review vol.28 no.1, pp.27-8

• Acknowledgments Preface Abbreviations IntroductionThe Beginning of the Gospel (1:1-13) - Fusing the Horizons The Gospel in Galilee: The Mighty Acts of the Messiah (1:14-8:21) - Excursus: Was Jesus Incensed or Compassionate? - Excursus: The Pharisees - Fusing the Horizons: Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit - Excursus: The Location of the Story - Excursus: Discrepancies Over What is Allowed - Excursus: Mark and Josephus on John the Baptist - Fusing the Horizons: Paltry Resources and a Needy World - Excursus: Food and the Tradition of the Elders - Excursus on 'Corban'- Fusing the Horizons: Divine Integrity and the Abrogation of the Purity Code On the Road to Jerusalem: The Gospel and the Suffering Messiah (8:22-10:52) - Excursus: The Place of Jesus' Transfiguration - Excursus: Elijah must first come - Fusing the Horizons: Prayer and the Disciples' Failure - Excursus: Jewish Attitudes Towards Divorce - Fusing the Horizons: Marriage, Social Inequality, and Wealth - Excursus: The Suffering Servant of Isaiah 53 and Mark 10:45 - Excursus: The Son of David The Climax of the Gospel: The Messiah and Jerusalem (11:1-16:8) - Excursus: Problems of the Parable - Excursus: The Appropriation of Psalm 118:22-23 - Excursus: The Chronology of the Last Supper in the Four Gospels - Excursus: The Passover Meal - Excursus: Caiaphas the High Priest - Excursus: Sanhedrin - Excursus: Pontius Pilate - Excursus: Mark and John on the Hour of Crucifixion - Fusing the Horizons: Mark's AchievementA Sketch of Mark's Theology Bibliography Scripture Index Ancient Sources Index Modern Authors Index