The Authors of Mark, Luke, Matthew, and John's Gospel The author of Mark's gospel is believed to be, by some modern- day scholars, John Mark who lived in Jerusalem and who might have learned about Jesus from the Apostle Peter. Mark's gospel has been agreed upon by scholars to have been written sometime between 65 and 70 C.E., which is thirty-five to forty years after the death of Jesus. The Gospel of Mark seems to have been written in Rome and for the church there and also for Gentile readers. This is shown through Mark's way of writing which is in the form of an explanation which appears to be intended for those who are not familiar with Jewish customs. Marks central theme is focused on the human suffering of Jesus in his passion and death. The author of the Gospel of Luke is believed to have been a physician who was a well-....

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