Mark By the Book

Smuts introduces his readers to his hermeneutical model using a multi-directional approach. What this means is Smuts (using the Gospel of Mark) instructs on looking at each pericope; first with a """"downward"""" view (within the immediate context). Then looking at a """"sideways"""" view (in any parallel accounts). Followed by a """"backwards"""" look (OT witness) ending with a forwards look (at any relevant NT passages). \\r\\n\\r\\nUsing this approach Smuts gives what appears to be a holistic approach (not altogether strictly using """"biblical theology"""") and hence a balanced method of interpreting scripture for what is said and not what we may want it to say. \\r\\n\\r\\nA worthy resource for the expositorpreacher. Smuts also makes some interesting points on few chosen passages. 3. 8 oo 5