Living Mark's Story

<p>Reading the Gospel of Mark is a fascinating adventure with the destiny of humanity hanging in the balance. Where’s it all going? In this narrative commentary Gregory J. Laughery wagers that to read and hear this story is to enter a <em>possible</em> world; a world of subversive reversals of perspective intrigue mystery and strange riddles with Jesus as its central protagonist. Far from a simple tale filled with easy answers or a basic list of rules to follow Mark’s story is explosive; combining exquisite literary creativity and formidable theological force. Readers are challenged to participate in the recounting and to lose their lives so that they in turn may find them. Thus this compelling story is a drama to be performed―lived—acted out. Since the world of self-serving power fame and control is decaying only the embrace of a <em>possible</em> world and all it offers according to Mark will lead to life after death.</p>