Mark 1-8 (Anchor Bible Commentaries)

by JMarcus (Author)

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  Paperback
  2007

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  Although it appears second in the New Testament , Mark is generally recognized as the first Gospel to be written. This work points out, the Gospel of Mark can be understood only against the backdrop of the apocalyptic atmosphere of the Jewish rebellions of 66-73 ce, during which the Roman army destroyed the Temple of Jerusalem (70 ce).