Monday, September 23, 2024

Book Review: The Book of Mark by Thomas R. Shepherd

The Book Of MarkThe Book Of Mark by Thomas R. Shepherd
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

It was written for the Christians in Rome during Nero’s persecution and this good news turned out to be the first of four that would reveal the life of Jesus to originally different audiences but collectively for all believers. The Book of Mark is the supplemental book of Adult Sabbath School Bible Study Guide (3rd Quarter 2024) by Thomas R. Shepherd reveals a striking, forthright, and powerful Jesus in the first evangelist’s gospel. Throughout the book Shepherd reveals the significance of “sandwich” stories, brings to the forefront a revelation-secrecy motif that reoccurs through the gospel, and emphasizes how Jesus’ authority comes into conflict with the religious leaders of the day through 13 chapters that cover the gospel from start to finish. I would highly recommend this 128-page book as a companion piece if one is studying Mark’s Gospel on your own.

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