Reading Mark In Context by Zondervan

Jesus and Second Temple Judaism

A concise guide to the Gospel of Mark that situates each chapter within the world of Second Temple Judaism, pairing Markan passages with contemporaneous texts to clarify language, symbols, and expectations. Short, accessible essays explore themes such as the kingdom of God, messiahship, miracles and exorcisms, purity, suffering, and discipleship, showing how sources like the Dead Sea Scrolls, apocrypha, and Josephus illuminate the narrative for modern readers and teachers.