by Alfred McBride, O. Praem. (Our Sunday Visitor Publishing, 1992)
Guest review: C. Pak, Founder AC USA
"In his gospel, Jesus sighs, groans, feels compassion, marvels, gets mad, and openly shows affection for people. Mark gives us a Jesus who could be worn out, hungry, and yearning for a nap. The human face of Jesus glows in the Marcan narrative." ~ from the Introduction
Anyone who wants an intimate and prayerful look at the Gospel of Mark would find this little tome both accessible and profound. Very often one loses sight of Jesus' human nature when reading scripture, and yet Mark's gospel consistently makes note of it in his accounts, helping us to connect with Him viscerally.
Fr. McBride explores various accounts found in Mark, providing historical context and allegorical insights into such details as John the Baptist's possible Qumran roots as it corresponds to the scene of Jesus' baptism; the importance of names in Scripture; demographic differences from region to region as illustrated by Jesus' ministry in synagogues, fields, and city centers. Just under 150 pages, this book offers background information, reflection questions and prayers at the end of each section, in addition to Scripture references and new ways of grouping accounts thematically.
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