The Book of Mark is one of the four Gospels concerning the life of Jesus Christ. It is considered to be one of the first accounts of the life of Jesus. Mark, or sometimes referred to as John Mark, was a co-worker with the Apostle Paul. Many scholars have indicated that Mark gathered his material from Peter, gathering eyewitness accounts and the memories of Peter. Of course, Mark was superintended by the Holy Spirit as he put together and wrote his work. Ancient tradition certifies that Mark was a companion to the Apostle Peter. In fact, there are some ancient writers that refer to the Book as the Gospel of Peter, or Peter’s Gospel.

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