Table of Contents
Series Foreword vii
Acknowledgements ix
Readings from Mark in the Revised Common Lectionary in Order of the Liturgical Calendar, Year B xi
Readings from Mark in the Revised Common Lectionary in Order of Mark's Narrative xv
Introduction 1
1 Prologue to Mark's Gospel (1:1-15) 23
2 The Gospel's Promising Beginnings in Galilee (1:16-3:6) 35
3 The Gospel Mystery Deepens- The Word of Promise in Wider Fields (3:7-6:6a) 57
4 The Rocky Way- The Word of Promise and The Disciples' Misunderstanding (6:6b-8:26) 87
5 Gospel Interlude- Revelation on the Way (8:27-9:13) 117
6 Teaching and More Misunderstanding on The Way (9:14-10:52) 129
7 The Gospel in Jerusalem (11:1-12:44) 159
8 An Apocalyptic Farewell Address (13:1-37) 183
9 The Passion of Mark's Gospel (14:1-15:47) 195
10 Epilogue: Mark 16 221
Appendix: Further Preaching Resources on Mark's Gospel 231