386 pages. Paperback.
About this Book (from the Introduction)
Scholar William Lane states that, "Mark is recognized by a wide spectrum of scholars as the first of the Gospels to be written down" (p. xvi). It has the benchmarks of an eye-witness account, with its clear picture of the actions of Yeshua, including his private instructions to his disciples, and its concrete portrayal of life in the land of Israel and among the Jewish people.
Endorsements (See front matter in the book for full endorsements)
The absence of Jewish perspectives in New Testament interpretation has been tragic. Russ Resnik's captivating commentary on Mark-a Jewish account told by a Jew, in Jewish terms- deserves wide readership. -Stephen Burnhope (PhD, King's College London), author of New Perspective The God of Israel, Covenant and the Cross
Resnik is a scholar who writes to non-scholars - Ron Cantor, D.M. President of Shelanu TV, Tel Aviv
Resnik introduces us to a very Jewish Jesus, stripping from him the Roman robes in which history has clothed him, dressing him in his own garments." -Rabbi Stuart Dauermann, PhD, Director, Interfaithfulness
I loved it! Really well-written and thoroughly enjoyable. It will be my "go-to" source for Mark! -Dr. Mitch Glaser, President, Chosen People Ministries
I am enjoyingt his commentary immensely. It is well informed on top recent-scholarship. - Craig S. Keener, F.M. and Ada Thompson, Prof. of Biblical Studies, Asbury Seminary
I find much value in this commentary: solid contextualization of Jesus in Jewish practice and belief, attention to the nuances of Mark's language and style. -Amy-Jill Levine, University Prof. of New Testament and Jewish Studies Emerita, Vanderbilt University
Both accessible and academic, engaging with top-notch historical and contemporary scholarship on Mark. Highly recommended! Jennifer M. Rosner, Associate Professor, Fuller Theological Seminqry
An invaluable Messianic Jewish contribution to the study of Mark's Gospel filled with key insights curated by a senior Messianic rabbi. I highly recommend this commentary. - David Rudolph, PhD, Professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies, The King's University
Resnik restores Yeshua to his true original setting ... pulling back the curtain on 1st century Israel. He has a gift of clear analysis without losing the devotional quality of Mark's Gospel. -Eitan Shishkoff, Haifa Bay, Israel, Founder: Tents of Mercy & Fields of Wheat
About the Author
Russ Resnik is a veteran rabbi, teacher, and writer, who serves as Rabbinic Counsel of the Union of Messianic Jewish Congregations. He is author of Gateways to Torah, Creation to Completion, Divine Reversal: The Transforming Ethics of Jesus, A Life of Favor, and co-author with Mark Kinzer of Besorah: The Resurrection of Jerusalem and the Healing of a Fractured Gospel. Russ and his wife, Jane, have four children, eight grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. They live in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he leads Chavurat Adonai Ro'i.