The Gospel of Mark

by William Barclay, Robert Thayer (Foreword by)

Overview

Dr. Barclay explains why the first three Gospels are called synoptic, how they came to be written, and how scholars have concluded that Mark's was the first. Touching on Mark's own life, he discusses the rift that Mak occasioned between Paul and Barnabas, Mark's sources of information about Jesus, the characteristics of his Gospel writing, and mystery of the "lost ending.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780664263690
Publisher:	Presbyterian Publishing
Publication date:	10/13/2017
Sales rank:	154,172
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 7.70(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

William Barclay (1907-1978) is known and loved by millions worldwide as one of the greatest Christian teachers of modern times. His insights into the New Testament, combined with his vibrant writing style, have delighted and enlightened readers of all ages for over half a century. He served for most of his life as Professor of Divinity at the University of Glasgow, and wrote more than fifty books—most of which are still in print today. His most popular work, the Daily Study Bible, has been translated into over a dozen languages and has sold more than ten million copies around the world.

Editorial Reviews

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