Mark’s Gospel (c.65–70 CE) is fast-paced and action-oriented, focusing on Jesus’ deeds. It portrays Jesus as the suffering servant and Son of God, emphasizing His authority through miracles and culminating in His sacrificial death and resurrection.

Author: Traditionally John Mark (a companion of Peter).

Date Written: Circa 65–70 CE (shortly after the Jewish War).

Context: Mark is generally considered the earliest Gospel. Written for a Gentile audience (explaining Jewish terms), it presents Jesus as the Messiah who must suffer, reflecting Christian identity in the aftermath of Jerusalem’s fall.