Book Introduction
Mark
Written by John Mark
The Author
John Mark — A young follower of Jesus who traveled with and , and later became close to
Traditionally attributed to John Mark, who early church father says recorded eyewitness account. The gospel is anonymous, but the Peter connection is ancient and widely accepted.
Written
55-70 AD
Audience
Roman/ believers unfamiliar with Jewish customs
Purpose
To present Jesus as the powerful, suffering Servant of God
What's It About?
Mark is the action movie of the gospels — fast-paced, raw, and straight to the point. Jesus is constantly on the move, performing and heading toward the cross. It's the shortest gospel but hits the hardest.
Key Themes
Life Topics
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