The Temptations of Jesus in Mark's Gospel

by Susan R. Garrett

The first Christians remembered Jesus as one who had faced and endured temptation, and could therefore identify with their own trials and temptations. Far from signifying sin or failure, life's inevitable trials are in many ancient writings viewed as opportunities for people to prove the genuineness of their faith and obedience to God. This engaging study by Susan Garrett examines the considerable attention Mark's Gospel gives to Jesus' confrontation...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0802842593
• ISBN13: 9780802842596
• Release Date: March 1998
• Publisher: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
• Length: 222 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Great book!!!

Great book! The author is woman, which I appreciate. She is very intelligent in her presentation of the concepts in Mark. I would encourage everyone to read it. Also, prompt delivery was nice!!!