Overview In his introduction to this volume, Dr. Barclay explains why the first three Gospels are called synoptic, how they came to be written, and why many scholars believe that Mark was the first. For almost fifty years and for millions of readers, The Daily Study Bible Commentaries have been the ideal help for both devotional and serious Bible study. Now a new generation will appreciate the wisdom of William Barclay. With clarification of less familiar illustrations and use of more contemporary language, The New Daily Study Bible will continue to help individuals and groups discover what themessage of the New Testamentreally means for their lives.
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In his introduction to this volume, Dr. Barclay explains why the first three Gospels are called "synoptic," how they came to be written, and why many scholars believe that Mark was the first. Barclay's interpretation of the Gospel is full of wisdom, and it offers clear and captivating insight from beginning to end. Having picked up one section to study, the reader will find it difficult to stop reading until the whole volume is completed. For almost fifty years and for millions of readers, the Daily Study Bible commentaries have been the ideal help for both devotional and serious Bible study. Now, with the release of the New Daily Study Bible, a new generation will appreciate the wisdom of William Barclay. With clarification of less familiar illustrations and inclusion of more contemporary language, the New Daily Study Bible will continue to help individuals and groups discover what the message of the New Testament really means for their lives.
Community Description Dr. Barclay explains why the first three Gospels are called synoptic, how they came to be written, and how scholars have concluded that Mark's was the first. Touching on Mark's own life, he discusses the rift that Mark occasioned between Paul and Barnabas, Mark's sources of information about Jesus, the characteristics of his Gospel writing, and mystery of the "lost ending. Please Note, Community Descriptions and notes are submitted by our shoppers, and are not guaranteed for accuracy. |