France views the structure of Mark's Gospel as a true "three-act drama." The first act deals with Jesus' public ministry in Galilee. The second covers Jesus' journey to Jerusalem with his disciples. The third revolves around his ministry in Jerusalem and includes his confrontation with Jewish leaders, his discourse on the future, and his passion, death, and resurrection. France elaborates on the two central themes of this powerful narrative of Jesus' life—the nature of Christ and the role of discipleship.
Backed by careful argumentation and impressive in its adaptability to Mark's structure, context, and use of the Old Testament, France's study of the second Gospel is unparalleled.
