The Pillar New Testament Commentary : the Gospel according to Mark - Edwards, James R. (Grand Rapids, Mich : Eerdmans ; Leicester, England : Apollos, 2002)
History of the interpretation of Mark -- Authorship and place of composition -- Date -- Historical context -- Distinctive literary characteristics. Style ; Sandwich technique ; Irony -- Jesus in the Gospel of Mark. The authority of Jesus ; Servant of the Lord ; Son of God -- Distinctive themes. Discipleship ; Faith ; Insiders and outsiders ; Gentiles ; Command to silence ; Journey -- Narrative structure -- The gospel appears in person (1:1-13) -- Beginnings of the Galilean ministry (1:14-45).
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Keywords: Bible. -- Commentaries