The New Interpreter's® Bible Commentary Volume VII: The Gospels and Narrative Literature, Jesus and the Gospels, Matthew, and Mark

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The volumes of the New Interpreter's Bible are meant for a reader who want to know the deep understanding of Scripture, and it is not meant for the casual reader.