Embodying Mark invites readers on a journey through the entire Gospel, accompanying Jesus from his baptism to his empty tomb. Over the course of eight chapters, readers are guided through eight focus passages, each supplemented by related readings and a passage for prayer, along with words for contemplation to remember as they reflect on the theme for each chapter. The book offers a close reading of each text, drawing attention to key details that throw light on Mark's portrait of Jesus. Each chapter also offers exercises for praying and embodying the text through various forms of creative expression.

Meda Stamper

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Introduction

1. Into the Wilderness

2. Following the Teacher

3. Following the Healer

4. Following the Shepherd

5. Following the Beloved

6. Following the Lover

7. Following the King

8. Into the Silence

Epilogue: Embodying Mark

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Embodying Mark invites readers on a journey through the entire Gospel, accompanying Jesus from his baptism to his empty tomb. Appropriate for groups or individual readers.

Embodying Mark invites you on a journey through the Gospel, accompanying Jesus from his baptism to his empty tomb. Each chapter guides you through key episodes, supplemented by related readings, a passage for prayer, words for contemplation, and a range of fresh and imaginative exercises to help you respond, pray and live faithfully as a follower of Jesus.

"Meda Stamper has the mind of a scholar and the heart of a pastor. She uses words with passion and skill, and unfolds the Gospel of Mark as abundant good news - for those whom Jesus met, and for all who reflect on his story today. This small book leads us deep into the Gospel text, and far along the Christian way. I commend it with conviction and delight." The Revd John Proctor, General Secretary of the United Reformed Church "This book offers an opportunity for refreshment and re-engagement with the good news of Mark. It includes many exciting and imaginative suggestions for meditative prayer, using memory and body posture, drama and artistic expression. The reflections are poetic, inspiring and informative, and the prayer techniques would appeal to many different types of people. I would definitely use it in small groups or on retreat because it enables each and every person to access these life-giving words in his or her own way." The Revd Sue Wallace, Canon Precentor and Sacrist of Winchester Cathedral

Meda A. A. Stamper is a minister in the Presbyterian Church (USA) and has served as a pastor in the United Reformed Church in the UK. She received her PhD in New Testament from Princeton Theological Seminary and has developed one-woman performances of the Gospels of Mark and John, as well as Philippians, Jonah, and the birth narratives of Matthew and Luke.

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