Gospel Of Mark

I been doing some research on the Book of Mark and I’m trying to find out. Who was the author, who was the author speaking to and the time period it was written. Your response will be greatly appreciated.

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I been doing some research on the Book of Mark and I’m trying to find out. Who was the author, who was the author speaking to and the time period it was written.

Your response will be greatly appreciated.

A. The Book of Mark is actually Peter’s account of His life with Jesus, written at his request by Mark. Mark, also called John Mark, was a young man who had been in the company of the disciples, being the son of Mary, a woman who provided a meeting place for believers. (Acts 12:12) Later he traveled with Paul and Barnabas, who was Mark’s uncle, and is mentioned in the Book of Acts as well as Colossians.

Many scholars believe that Peter had a Roman audience in mind as he dictated his thoughts. Mark’s gospel is thought to be the earliest one written, and was in circulation about 25 years after the crucifixion.