Composition and Setting
The Gospel According to Mark does not name its author. A tradition evident in the 2nd century ascribes it to Mark the Evangelist (also known as John Mark), the companion of Peter, on whose memories it is supposedly based. However, according to the majority view the author is unknown, the author's use of varied sources telling against the traditional account. The gospel was written in Greek, probably around AD 60-70, possibly in Syria.
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