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Informationen zum Autor By Paul J. McCarren, SJ Klappentext The books in the Simple Guide to the Gospels series provide accessible new translations of each gospel to help readers understand the important-but often missed-lessons within. Each section includes scripture and brief, engaging commentary about life in early Christianity and today. The books are available individually or as a set. Zusammenfassung The books in the Simple Guide to the Gospels series provide accessible new translations of each gospel to help readers understand the important—but often missed—lessons within. Each section includes scripture and brief, engaging commentary about life in early Christianity and today. The books are available individually or as a set. Inhaltsverzeichnis IntroductionWho Needs a Simple Guide to Mark's Gospel? A Simple Message Some Big Questions Answered by Mark's Gospel Acknowledgments The Gospel According to MarkChapter 1 - John the Baptist Proclaims Repentance and Forgiveness; Jesus Demonstrates Them1:1-8 - John the Baptist, witness to repentance 1:9-20 - Jesus is drawn to baptism, repentance, and teaching 1:21-28 - Jesus teaches and heals 1:29-45 - Jesus teaches again through healing Chapter 2 - We Turn to God Because God Answers our Needs2:1-12 - Returning to Capernaum, Jesus forgives and heals 2:13-22 - A call to a sinner; an argument about religious practice 2:23-28 - Another argument about religious practice Chapter 3 - Who Needs Forgiveness, Healing, and Wholeness?3:1-6 - Another disagreement about healing 3:7-19 - Many seek healing; Jesus asks disciples to heal 3:20-30 - Confusion about healing; explanation of healing and forgiveness 3:31-35 - Jesus' worried family appears Chapter 4 - How Does God Get At Us?4:1-9 - A gift of plenty 4:10-20 - The gift of plenty explained 4:21-25 - More lessons about learning 4:26-34 - Lessons about the Kingdom-in parables 4:35-41 - A lesson in trust Chapter 5 - Two Healings Provoke a Desire to Testify5:1-10 - An encounter with a sick man across the lake 5:11-20 - The healing across the lake continues 5:21-34 - Returning to Galilee; more pleas for healing 5:35-43 - Jairus' daughter Chapter 6 - Incidents of Rejection; More Examples of Care and Healing6:1-6 - Jesus gets a poor reception at home 6:7-16 - Jesus shares his mission with the twelve-Herod is puzzled 6:17-29 - A look back at why Herod killed John the Baptist 6:30-34 - Jesus' disciples return; so do the crowds 6:35-44 - The crowd is hungry; Jesus asks for a blessing 6:45-52 - Another lesson in trust 6:53-56 - More healing Chapter 7 - Resistance from Jerusalem Officials; Acceptance Among Strangers7:1-13 - Some officials claim to know God's will 7:14-23 - Jesus describes what it's like to ignore God's will 7:24-30 - Travel to Gentile territory, and a healing 7:31-37 - More traveling in Gentile territory, and another healing Chapter 8 - More Compassion and Care; Unbelief; Suffering8:1-10 - Another hungry crowd 8:11-21 - Jesus confronts disbelief 8:22-30 - Jesus encounter belief 8:31-38 - Those chosen by God suffer and die Chapter 9 - More Travels, More Teaching about Faith9:1-13 - A vision of the glory of God's Kingdom-not understood 9:14-29 - Jesus teaches about repentance, healing, and trust 9:30-37 - Trust in God leads to service of others 9:38-50 - Notice others' needs, not yours Chapter 10 - Heading to Jerusalem, Teaching and Healing on the Way10:1-9 - Jesus is still willing to teach the Pharisees 10:10-16 - Two lessons for the Disciples 10:17-22 - A rich man asks about sharing God's life 10:23-31 - The disciples ask about riches 10:32-45 - Suffering and glory 10:46-52 - Again, faith brings healing Chapter 11 - A Mixed Reception in Jerusalem11:1-11 - Jesus is accla...
