The Gospel According to Mark

This is one volume of a very good, affordable 10-volume study bible series. It is accessible as well as scholarly (I know Dr. Hahn is a well educated religious writer and Protestant convert to Catholicism with Ph.D. in systematic theology). The notes are very orthodox theologically. The questions in the review sections are thoughtful. The size of these volumes are perfect for me and since the New Testament is broken into 10 volumes it is much easier to carry an individual volume for current study, though those who like to write in their study Bibles will find little room for their notes. I usually just read library versions of the theology works rather than buy them, as I have the Navarre Study Bible (another excellent, but more expensive series). But I found this series is very worthwhile and though a single volume covering the New Testament is rumored for next year, I prefer the individual books. I've recently purchased this volume as well as the Gospels of Matthew, Luke and John and the volume that covers the First, Second, and Third Letters of St. John, and the Revelation to John. I intend to use these for personal study as well as for the RCIA and adult religious continuing education classes I assist in teaching and intend to eventually purchase all 10 volumes.

This is the first of this series that I've bought and it is excellent. The commentary is very clear, and there are lots of little details about things in the text. For example, there is one whole page explaining what a pharisee is. Another thing I like about it is that it isn't too wordy, so it's extremely approachable. I'm excited that eventually the entire Bible will be in study guide form like this. Until then, books are being offered for sale in order for readers to benefit from the work that has been done so far.

I've always been very impressed with the line of Ignatius Catholic study bibles and this book is right on par! It does a wonderful job of providing in-depth background information on themes and subjects appearing in this Gospel, all of which help you put the text into context with Church teaching/history. Additionally, it includes a review/reflection section for each chapter, which lends itself nicely to use in a Bible study/prayer group.

Scott Hahn has presented this in a way so easy to understand. It affords a whole new view of the Gospel

These Bible study resources (Ignatius series) are excellect. The print is so small, however, that those with even mild eye challenges cannot use the guides without magnification. They ought to correct this.