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Book of Mark
The Book of Mark was written by John Mark (c. AD 50-65) and contains 16 chapters and 678 verses. Key themes include Servant, Action, Authority.
16
Chapters
678
Verses
John Mark
Author
AD 50-65
Date Written
Overview
Mark presents Jesus as the suffering Servant of God, emphasizing His actions and authority.
Purpose
To present Jesus as the powerful yet suffering Son of God to a Roman audience.
Historical Context
Written for Gentile readers, likely in Rome, emphasizing action over teaching.