Mark the Evangelist

Mark the Evangelist (Markus) (1st century) is traditionally believed to be the author of the Gospel of Mark, drawing much of his material from Peter. He is often identified with the John, surnamed Mark that accompanied Paul and Barnabas in the first journey of Paul, but was left behind (and Barnabas stayed too) for the second, as recorded in the Acts of the Apostles. He is also claimed as the first pope of Alexandria by both the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Coptic Orthodox Church.

Related Topics:
1st century - Gospel of Mark - Peter - Paul - Barnabas - Acts of the Apostles - Pope - Alexandria - Eastern Orthodox Church - Coptic Orthodox Church

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