A Preface to Mark is a literary study which, from the standpoint of the newer critical methodologies, explores two questions. First, Bryan attempts to determine what kind of text Mark would have been seen to be, both by its author and by others who encountered it near the time of its writing. Second, he looks at the evidence that exists to indicate whether Mark, like so much else of its period, was written to be read aloud. This accessible study will serve as a good introduction to the Gospel for students as well as the general reader.

"A good introduction to Mark for both students and general readers....As interesting as it is informative."

"The book is informative and refreshing due to its interaction with a variety of Greco-Roman sources."

"...a readable, well-argued discussion....Byran has written a useful book that should be given due consideration."

"Well done; a persuasive and helpful guide to some important issues in Gospel scholarship - brilliant on Genre and Morality."

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