{"product_id":"mark-columbia-series-in-reformed-theology-9780664232092","title":"Mark (Columbia Series in Reformed Theology)","description":"\u003cp\u003ePraise for the Series \"One could not ask for a better introduction to this promising series than William Plachers commentary on Mark. As one of the original editors  Placher knew what was needed and has now given us a great gift in his powerful interpretation of the Gospel of Mark. Clarity  verve  humor  and deep faith pervade this study. I could not put it down.\" Patrick D. Miller  Charles T. Haley Professor of Old Testament Theology Emeritus  Princeton Theological Seminary \"This welcome series holds great promise for a new engagement between biblical texts and constructive theology. Readers can anticipate a great deal that may be both fresh and faithful.\" Walter Brueggemann  William Marcellus McPheeters Professor of Old Testament Emeritus  Columbia Theological Seminary \"The series offers an impressive variety of theological voices representing a broad range of traditions  styles  and locations  all asking what the upshot of the biblical texts is for pressing theological issues in our day  both issues that are perennial and issues that are peculiar to \"modernity.\" For anyone who wants to think about what the Bible has to say to theological discussions today  the voices within this series will be as arresting and provocative as the variety of voices within the Bible itself.\" David H. Kelsey  Luther A. Weigle Professor of Theology Emeritus  Yale University Divinity School \"An outstanding lineup of respected theologians shares with us their perspectives on the theological dimensions of the texts that are the primary source for the churchs witness. Every volume should be eagerly anticipated.\" Bruce C. Birch  Dean Emeritus and Professor Emeritus of Biblical Theology  Wesley Theological Seminary  Washington  DC  The volumes in Belief: A Theological Commentary on the Bible from Westminster John Knox Press offer a fresh and invigorating approach to all the books of the Bible. Building on a wide range of sources from biblical studies and the Christian tradition  noted scholars focus less on traditional historical and literary angles in favor of a theologically focused commentary that considers the contemporary relevance of the texts. This series is an invaluable resource for those who want to probe beyond the backgrounds and words of biblical texts to their deep theological meanings for the church today. William Plachers inaugural volume in this exciting series offers theological perspectives on what most scholars believe to be the earliest Gospelthe Gospel of Mark. The result is an accessibly written theological commentary focusing on the questions Marks Gospel raises for us today. This is sure to be of immense value for all who want to hear the astonishing story Mark tells about \"the good news of Jesus Christ\" (Mark 1:1).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45279989760053,"sku":"ByrdShop_0664232094","price":33.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780664232092.jpg?v=1780617224","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/mark-columbia-series-in-reformed-theology-9780664232092","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}