Mark
Mark
Mark is one of the four canonical Gospels—ancient biographies that proclaim the good news about Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection. Each Gospel shapes eyewitness memories and early tradition into a distinctive theological portrait through narrative structure, Old Testament echoes, and teaching blocks. Mark situates Jesus within Israel’s story and God’s kingdom, drawing readers to discipleship. Scholars consider audience, sources, and literary features (parables, miracle stories, passion narrative) to hear the evangelist’s voice. For the church, Mark is the doorway to Christian faith and practice: it orders the calendar, governs preaching, and steadies hope in the crucified and risen Lord.
Annotated Bibliography (Chicago Style)
- Carson, D. A., and Douglas J. Moo. An Introduction to the New Testament. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2005. Survey of each NT book’s background, structure, and theology.
- Johnson, Luke Timothy. The Writings of the New Testament: An Interpretation. 3rd ed. Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 2010. Literary‑theological reading that situates each NT book in early Christian context.