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The Purpose of the Gospel of Mark in Its Historical and Social Context

by H. N. Roskam

  • Hardback
  • 302 pages
  • Publisher: Brill
  • 16.4 x 24 x 0.6 cm

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For Bible scholars and serious ministry students

Explains why Mark wrote for those facing hardship

See the Gospel through the eyes of early believers

This insightful study investigates the historical context and the urgent message of Mark's Gospel for its early readers.

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This study investigates the issues of the origin and purpose of the Gospel of Mark. The author argues that Mark's Gospel was written in Galilee some time after the Jewish Revolt in 70 AD for a Christian audience that was living under the threat of persecution. The first part of the book examines the situation of Mark's intended readers, and the nature of and reasons for their persecution. The second part establishes in what way the Gospel addresses the situation of Mark's original readers.

  • Title

    The Purpose of the Gospel of Mark in Its Historical and Social Context

  • Author

    H. N. Roskam

  • Book Format

    Hardcover

  • Publisher

    Brill

  • Published

    October 2004

  • Weight

    414g

  • Page Count

    302

  • Dimensions

    16.4 x 24 x 0.6 cm

  • ISBN

    9789004140523

  • ISBN-10

    9004140522

  • Eden Code

    4708628