OLDER MARK COMMENTARIES NOT TO OVERLOOK

While most articles center upon modern commentaries, many have a tendency to overlook the older commentaries. Here are commentaries that are at least 20 years old, but still in print.

The student or Pastor should not overlook these commentaries on MARK.

THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO ST MARK by C.E.B. Crainfield. Although better known for his work on Romans, this is a valuable exegetical study. He interacts with ancient manuscripts and other Bible scholars. A worthwhile addition to your bookshelf.

THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO ST. MARK by Vincent Taylor. Good exegetical commentary, although on the critical side. Some knowledge of Greek is needed. Still helpful. (May be out of print).

THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO ST. MARK by Henry Barclay Swete. At one time it was regarded as one of the best exegetical commentaries. It was first published in 1898 and is more conservative than Taylor. Some Greek knowledge needed.