New Podcast Episode on New Books Network

On "The Gospel of Mark's Judaism and the Death of Christ as Ransom for Many"

We are pleased to announce that John van Maaren, author of The Gospel of Mark's Judaism and the Death of Christ as Ransom for Many (Mohr Siebeck, was recently interviewed on the New Books Network podcast.

In the episode, van Maaren discusses the central themes of his book, including the Gospel of Mark’s Jewish context and the theological significance of Christ’s death as a ransom. The conversation provides valuable insights for scholars and students of biblical studies, theology, and early Christianity.

You can find the podcast episode here.

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John Van Maaren

The Gospel of Mark's Judaism and the Death of Christ as Ransom for Many

2025. XVII, 293 pages.

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In this book, John Van Maaren argues that viewing the Gospel of Mark as an expression of first-century Judaism - rather than post-Jewish, Gentile Christianity - offers a more coherent reading of the narrative while illuminating its unique features.