Mark- Introduction

Additional Details

• Author: The book itself does not mention its author, however tradition identifies that it was written by John Mark (Acts 12:12).
• Audience: Non-Jewish believers in Rome
• Original Greek Name: εὐαγγέλιον κατὰ Μᾶρκον
• Translated Hebrew Name: בּשוֹרת מארק
• Common English Name: Mark
• Transliteration: Euangelion kata Markon
• Meaning: Gospel of Mark
• Date Created: c 45-60 BCE
• Content Reference Time: c 5 BCE-33 CE
• Key Individuals:
  • Yeshua
  • The disciples
  • Pontius Pilate
  • The scribes
  • The Pharisees
  • Jewish religious leaders
• Key Themes:
  • The birth and preparation of Yeshua, the servant Messiah (Mark 1:1-13)
  • The teaching and ministry of Yeshua, the servant Messiah (Mark 1:14-13:37)
  • The execution and resurrection of Yeshua, the servant Messiah (Mark 14:1-16:20)
• Date Canonized: c 70-170 CE
• Abstract:

  The "good news," according to Mark, emphasizes that Yeshua is the promised Messiah and the Son of G-d.  Written to a non-Jewish audience, Mark's account of the life and work of Messiah is short and to the point, focusing on the servant nature of Messiah, His work, and His teaching.  Messiah announces the arrival of the Kingdom of G-d, heals the sick, and releases those in bondage to evil spirits.  The book concludes with Messiah ascending into heaven and sitting at the right hand of G-d.

• Location Created: unknown
• Content Location: Bethlehem, Nazareth, Caesarea Philippi, Jericho, Bethany, the Mount of Olives, Jerusalem, Golgotha
• Teaches:
  • Yeshua the Messiah is the Son of G-d.
  • Yeshua came as the servant Messiah: Messiah son of Joseph (Maschiah ben Yosef).
  • Yeshua performed miracles to validate His claims and authority.
  • Yeshua commanded His followers to spread the good news of the kingdom.
• Chapters: 18
• Verses: 678