The Gospel of Mark is the second gospel in the New Testament, but was likely the first to be written. It is a short, concise and fast-moving narrative. Mark's narrative has 16 chapters and begins not at Jesus' birth, as in the books of Matthew and Luke, but at Jesus' baptism as an adult.
It is estimated that the Gospel of Mark was written between 60AD-70AD, approximately 30 years after Jesus ascension to heaven, and was written in Greek. Earliest of the four gospels, it is believed to be sourced by Matthew and Luke. Scholars believe that Mark was written some time during the war between Rome and the Jews (66AD-74AD). It is likely that it was written in an environment where Roman rule was present.
It is estimated that the Gospel of Mark was written between 60AD-70AD, approximately 30 years after Jesus ascension to heaven, and was written in Greek. Earliest of the four gospels, it is believed to be sourced by Matthew and Luke. Scholars believe that Mark was written some time during the war between Rome and the Jews (66AD-74AD). It is likely that it was written in an environment where Roman rule was present.