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The Gospel of Mark

The Gospel According to Mark was approximately written between 50 and 60 A.D. It is the shortest of the four Gospels and also the second in chronological order. The book of Mark was composed by a man named John Mark, who was an associate of one of the 12 apostles that followed Jesus named Simon Peter. It is speculated that the Gospel was completed in the country of Italy, most likely in Rome.
The New Oxford Annotated Bible (NOAB) describes Mark as "a story of conflict – or rather multiple conflicts." There are numerous stories about how Jesus challenges teachings and opinions of rulers and high priest of the synagogues. Mark also mentions several episodes where Jesus drives out Satan's demons and other unclean spirits out of the local communities. In addition, the story of Jesus' temptation in the wilderness is depicted in this Gospel.
Mark is organized in seven distinctive sections which combined describe the adult life and ministry of Jesus......

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