{"product_id":"9780829431032","title":"Meeting St. Mark Today: Understanding the Man, His Mission, and His Message","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA clear, concise, and respectful presentation of Mark’s Gospel—and what Jesus’ suffering means for us \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDaniel  J. Harrington, SJ, is well known for his superb New Testament  scholarship, but he is also highly regarded for his exceptional ability  to bridge the gap between modern biblical scholarship and authentic  Christian spirituality. In \u003ci\u003eMeeting St. Mark Today\u003c\/i\u003e, the final book in this series on the Gospels, Harrington \u003cbr\u003ehas provided another straightforward, practical resource for lay Catholics who want a better understanding of this \u003cbr\u003esynoptic Gospel.\u003cbr\u003eThe book begins with background information on the Evangelist and his  Gospel. It moves quickly into a concise but complete narrative analysis  of the Gospel, which clearly demonstrates the human side of Jesus. Part  Three of the book explains how Mark’s Gospel provides answers to two  essential questions: \u003ci\u003eWhat\u003c\/i\u003e did Jesus suffer?, and \u003ci\u003eWhy\u003c\/i\u003e did Jesus suffer? It also proposes answers to the universal question, Why do \u003ci\u003epeople\u003c\/i\u003e  suffer? The book’s final section includes five meditations on  suffering, based on lectionary readings from Year B (St. Mark) in the  Sunday lectionary cycle.\u003cbr\u003eEach chapter concludes with questions for reflection and discussion, making \u003ci\u003eMeeting St. Mark Today\u003c\/i\u003e  an ideal resource for individual Scripture study or group Bible study.  The readings from Mark’s Gospel for all Sundays and Feasts in Cycle B  are listed at the end of the book. \u003cbr\u003eUltimately, \u003ci\u003eMeeting St. Mark Today\u003c\/i\u003e opens the theological  treasure chest of this easily overlooked Gospel, enabling us to see how  Jesus’ suffering and the mystery of the cross can reshape our faith and  our lives. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Loyola Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47119164899568,"sku":"9780829431032","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780829431032_p0.jpg?v=1763756945","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780829431032","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}