| "At last, a commentary that dares to imagine Mark was addressed to us! Jennings' social, economical, political, and personal commentary matches the nature of Mark's own efforts to shock readers out of their religious and cultural frames of reference and to embrace the radical realm of justice ushered in by Jesus' proclamation of the reign of God.
Ted Jennings uses every Markan story as an opportunity to preach the radical gospel of God's international dominion of justice. His commentary allows Mark to shake us out of our specious efforts to secure ourselves and to confront us with the radical call to live for the poor, oppressed, and the marginalized. Preachers, students, biblical scholars and theologians will want to read this book."
- David M. Rhoads, Professor of New Testament
Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago
"The freshness and power of Ted Jennings' reading of Mark derive from his conviction that Mark's story indicts the church of today as the purveyor of a compromised gospel and distorted discipleship-a harsh message-but one that the church badly needs to hear."
- Robert C. Tannehill, Professor Emeritus of New Testament
Methodist Theological School in Ohio
"Ted Jennings offers a clear, insightful and seldom-seen theological reading of the Gospel of Mark. His focus is the message conveyed through the combination of narrative and teaching that make up the Gospel-a project that stretches Markan studies in ways that enhance one's reading of the ancient story and its continuing call to discipleship. This book will deepen the study of this Gospel in church and classroom alike."
- Sharon H. Ringe, Professor of New Testament
Wesley Theological Seminary
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