{"product_id":"mark-of-a-non-realist-print-book","title":"Mark of a Non-Realist - Print book","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMark of a Non-Realist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Contemporary Reading of the Second Gospel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBy Ian J. Cairns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(24, 144, 34);\"\u003e[6 copies only in stock at this special price 1 July 2026\u003cbr\u003eWe will not be re-stocking this title when these copies have sold]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA thoughtful and challenging contemporary reading of Mark’s Gospel for readers seeking a fresh, intellectually honest approach to Christian faith, scripture, and modern spirituality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis book will help you:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRead the Gospel of Mark through a contemporary theological lens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore the meaning of “following Jesus” in a modern, non-realist framework\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEngage with scripture without relying on traditional supernatural assumptions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReflect on the historical and cultural setting of Jesus and the Gospel writer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnderstand how progressive Christianity approaches biblical interpretation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConsider how churches might rethink faith for a changing world\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeepen your appreciation of Mark as a Gospel of lasting spiritual and ethical significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA contemporary interpretation of the Second Gospel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWritten from a progressive, non-realist theological perspective\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEngages with questions of faith, history, scripture, and modern belief\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eValuable for ministers, theological students, study groups, and reflective readers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew Zealand-authored contribution to progressive Christian thought\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoft cover 307pp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e17 x 24 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eISBN: 0958252122\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFraser Books (2004)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor readers who want to take the Bible seriously without reading it simplistically, this book offers a courageous and thoughtful engagement with the Gospel of Mark. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt approaches the Second Gospel not as a document to be accepted uncritically, but as a powerful ancient text that can still speak meaningfully to contemporary readers who live with modern historical awareness, critical scholarship, and changing understandings of faith.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the heart of this work is the challenge of interpreting Jesus and Mark in ways that are honest to both their first-century context and the realities of the modern world. Rather than treating the Gospel as a flat historical record or a set of fixed doctrines, the author invites readers to explore how the stories, teachings, conflicts, and hopes found in Mark may be translated into a contemporary spiritual framework. This makes the book especially valuable for those interested in progressive Christianity, Sea of Faith perspectives, biblical criticism, and the continuing relevance of Jesus beyond traditional literalism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book is also a deeply personal and theological exploration. It reflects the journey of a scholar, minister, and teacher who wrestled seriously with the meaning of Christian discipleship in a postmodern age. Readers will find an interpretation that respects the ancient text while asking what it means to follow the way of Jesus today. The result is a reflective and substantial work for clergy, lay readers, theology students, church discussion groups, and anyone seeking an open, questioning, and intellectually responsible approach to the Gospel of Mark.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIan J. Cairns was a New Zealand Presbyterian minister, scholar, teacher, and theologian. Born in Ashburton in 1930 and ordained in 1959, he taught in the fields of classics, biblical studies, and Islamic studies. He spent many years in Indonesia with his wife, Mae, serving as both teacher and chaplain, and later became Moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of New Zealand. His work reflects a strong commitment to thoughtful biblical interpretation, progressive theology, justice, and the ongoing renewal of Christian faith in the modern world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContents \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduction: Reading Mark Today\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart One: Mark, Jesus, and the Question of Realism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Gospel of Mark in its historical setting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJesus as a person of his time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe meaning of non-realism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTranslating ancient belief into contemporary faith\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart Two: The Beginning of the Gospel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJohn the Baptist and the wilderness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe baptism of Jesus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe proclamation of the kingdom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalling disciples and beginning the journey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart Three: Healing, Conflict, and Authority\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStories of healing and restoration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConflict with religious authorities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParables and the imagination of faith\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe question of power and service\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart Four: Following Jesus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscipleship in Mark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMisunderstanding, fear, and faith\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe way of the cross\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing Jesus without simply copying Jesus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart Five: Jerusalem, Passion, and Hope\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe journey to Jerusalem\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemple, power, and prophetic challenge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe passion narrative\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeath, absence, and renewed meaning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConclusion: Mark for a New Millennium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe continuing value of the Second Gospel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFaith beyond literalism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe future of church and theology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSEO-Friendly Description (160 Characters)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA progressive contemporary reading of Mark’s Gospel exploring Jesus, scripture, faith, and non-realist theology for modern readers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeywords\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGospel of Mark,Second Gospel,Ian Cairns,non-realist theology,progressive Christianity,biblical studies,New Zealand theology,Sea of Faith,Christian scripture,Fraser Books\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fraser Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53592885100851,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/9793\/5667\/files\/Mark-of-a-non-realist-700sq.jpg?v=1782887267","url":"https:\/\/philipgarsidebooks.com\/products\/mark-of-a-non-realist-print-book","provider":"Philip Garside Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}