Are you studying biblical theology and particularly the gospels at any level? Then this book is for you, particularly if you are a believing Christian and especially if you are encountering sceptical views as you read/study. You may have bought a few books on the New Testament and are exploring them. You may be studying the gospels and particularly Mark at Secondary school/ High School. This book will be helpful. Suppose you have enrolled on a University-level course of New Testament Theology to prepare you for ordination as a Minister or accreditation as a Lay Preacher. In that case, this book is especially for you. If you’re not a Christian, you may want to know why a Priest and Theologian believes what Mark writes about Jesus. Individuals or home groups can use this book for a deeper bible study of Mark.

In all of the above scenarios, you may have read or heard highly sceptical views from authors, teachers and lecturers. I want to tell you that you don’t have to agree with them. This study book/commentary will help you as you study Mark’s gospel with me. In studying theology, you don’t have to surrender your faith. A careful study of Mark will assure you in your faith and deepen your grasp on the message of Jesus and the earliest Christians.