What was the purpose of writing the Gospel of Mark?
This book was written not simply to recount events from Jesus’ life, but to explain to the readers who Jesus really was and why his
death mattered.
How is Jesus portrayed in Mark?
In Mark, Jesus is portrayed as distraught, abandoned and forsaken.
How is Jesus portrayed in Luke?
In Luke, Jesus is portrayed as calm and in complete control.
Who is the writer of the Gospel of Mark attributed to?
The writer of the Gospel of Mark is, in the Christian tradition, attributed to John Mark, the personal secretary of the apostle Peter.
