Hearing the Whole Story: The Politics of Plot in Mark's Gospel

Richard Horsley provides a sure guide for first time readers of Marks Gospel and at the very same time induces those more familiar with Mark to take a fresh look at this Gospel. From tracing the plot and sub-plot in Mark to exploring how the Gospel was first heard (as oral performance) Horsely tackles old questions from new angles. Horsely consistently and judiciously uses sociological categories and method to help readers see how Marks Jesus challenged the dominant order of his day.