Who wrote Mark, when, and to whom — and how that shapes the way we read it today.
Author
John Mark
Date written
c. AD 55-65
Original audience
Roman Christians.
Genre
Gospel
Testament
New Testament
Chapters
16
Likely written from Rome during Nero's reign.
Understanding the world Mark was written into helps us read it on its own terms — and apply it faithfully to our lives now. God spoke through real people, in real history, for the lasting good of His people in every generation.
Read the overview of Mark or jump into chapter 1.
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