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'It's interesting to note that the original Greek word used here has a very strong sense of waterfowl flying backwards. So, what the writer is saying is that they went down like reversing ducks, and so, of course should we...' -- from Adrian Plass's popular spoof of an Anglican sermon Readers who seek a weighty theological treatise on the life of Christ will not find it in these pages. With a deft touch and down-to-earth humour, Adrian Plass offers a heartfelt response to the life and ministry of Jesus as presented in the Gospel of Mark. 'I have had a passion for Jesus for many years,' says Plass. 'In Jesus we meet a dynamic, hardworking, passionate member of the human race, a man, but a man who was also God. Stronger than all the powers of nature, he was nevertheless willing to become a servant so that people like you and I can be rescued from the worst of disasters.' Plass brings his own unique perspective to this meditation on Mark, which has been broken into ninety sections that can be read in any order or continuously. An adventurous, challenging, witty and often poignant look at the events in the life of Jesus, Never Mind the Reversing Ducks addresses the deep issues we all face.
This work investigates the life and ministry of Jesus as presented in the Gospel of Mark through a lens of accessible, humorous, and personal reflection. Adrian Plass, a well-known author recognized for his blend of wit and faith-based commentary, utilizes a non-academic framework to bridge the gap between ancient scripture and contemporary human experience. By breaking the narrative into ninety distinct sections, he provides a flexible structure that encourages readers to engage with the text in either a linear or modular fashion, focusing on the humanity and divinity of Jesus as a servant-leader.
What You Will Find
The book is regarded as an accessible, lighthearted devotional that prioritizes personal connection over dense academic analysis. Its structure and tone suggest an intended audience of lay readers seeking a relatable and witty perspective on the Gospel of Mark.
Page Count:
240
Publication Date:
2003-10-07
Publisher:
Zondervan
ISBN-10:
0007130449
ISBN-13:
9780007130443
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