Mark: A Gospel for Today
Simon and Christopher Danes
The bestselling GCSE course book - completed revised and updated for the 2009 syllabuses
'A first class textbook which brings the pages of Mark to life. Many generations of students have been inspired by Mark: A Gospel for Today - a must have textbook' - Gill Smith, Head of RE, King's School, Ely
'Our RE co-ordinator is thrilled and the teaching staff here are very happy to have such an informative text to teach from.' Parade College, Australia.
£1 is donated to Christian Aid for every copy sold.
Support materials for this book:
Mark's Gospel: new CD recording (ideal for revision and for classroom use)
Mark: A Gospel for Today - Teacher's Book
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Mark: A Gospel for Today costs £14.75.
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Mark: A Gospel for Today is a standard and highly acclaimed textbook for GCSE RS; it has enjoyed wide success in the UK for many years. It was originally published by Lion, who issued two editions; this new, third edition for 2009 is from St Mark's Press. It's suitable for all the exam boards who set Mark's Gospel for GCSE and it's designed to withstand any future changes to the specifications! (So if you buy it now, you won't need to buy it again in a few years' time!)
Whether for class use or for use by individual students for their revision, Mark: A Gospel for Today provides everything the busy student and teacher needs for this option at GCSE - and much that will be useful for those studying modern Christianity.
About the Lion edition of Mark: A Gospel for Today:
'The readers are constantly stimulated; their attention is constantly re-engaged. Yet this is achieved without sacrificing scholarship or intellectual rigour. Information is clearly presented... content is made accessible to the less able, yet there is plenty to challenge those who can go further... Questions are carefully prepared, and the readers cannot escape the challenge to think for themselves... Catering for a wide ability range and engaging the interest of all.' British Journal of Religious Education
'A fine achievement.' Baptist Times.
'There must be a pleasant buzz of interest during RE in classrooms where the Danes brothers preside.'
Church Times.
Simon and Christopher Danes are brothers. Both read Theology at Brasenose College, Oxford. Their work as heads of RE and senior managers in Church and non-denominational schools has given them considerable understanding of the best practice in modern education. Most importantly, they have long experience of preparing students successfully for the GCSE in Religious Studies.
Further praise for Mark: A Gospel for Today
'The text is informative and very easy for the pupils to relate to... The writing tasks and "talking points" are particularly good: as well as encouraging knowledge and understanding of the Gospel, they allow the pupils to evaluate key concepts and ideas from a modern Christian perspective. I am very impressed!'
Gina Semambo, RE KS4 Co-ordinator, Canon Palmer Catholic School, Ilford
