First Gospel, Being the Gospel according to Mark: Translated and Arranged with a Critical Examination of the Book, Its Life of Jesus, and His Religion (Commentary)

Firmly asserting Markan priority on literary grounds, and rejecting an early understanding of the document known as “Q,” Leicester Sawyer’s commentary is an early but significant critical commentary on Mark. He provides a full original English translation of Mark’s Greek text with text critical notes, and provides a full catalogue of the “kernel passages” in Mark which both Matthew and Luke are believed to have borrowed. Sawyer also examines other critical issues, such as Peter’s role in the authorship, the “Roman” character of the Gospel, and a full litany of other historical, cultural, and religious items. This resource contains the commentary.