Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Mark, The Gospel of Mark, The Gospel of. 1. By whom written. — The author of this Gospel has been universally believed to be Mark or Marcus, designated in Act 12:12; Act 12:25; Act 15:37 as John Mark, and in Acts 5; Acts 13 as John. 2. When is was written. — Upon this point, … Continue reading “Mark, The Gospel of”

Mark, The Gospel According to (See ACTS; BARNABAS; GOSPELS.) “John (his Hebrew name) whose surname was Mark” (his Roman name): Mar 12:12; Mar 12:25; Mar 13:5; Mar 13:13; Mar 15:39; Col 4:10; 2Ti 4:11; Phm 1:24. The Roman supplanted the Jewish name, as Paul did Saul. The change marks his entrance on a new and … Continue reading “Mark, The Gospel According to”

Mark, Saint martyr Martyrs, died 286. They were twin sons of pagan parents, and were cast into prison for professing Christianity. Saint Sebastian visited them and encouraged them to persevere; they were nailed to posts and pierced with lances. Their bodies were buried near the Catacomb of Saint Domitilla. Feast , Roman Calendar, 18 June … Continue reading “Mark, Saint martyr”

Mark, Saint evangelist Evangelist, assumed to be the one referred to in Acts as John Mark (12:15), identical with Saint Mark mentioned by Saint Paul (Colossians 4; 2 Timothy 4; Philemon 24) and by Saint Peter (1 Peter 5). Mark, whom Saint Peter calls his son, is the son of Mary, whose house was a … Continue reading “Mark, Saint evangelist”

Mark, Saint (Greek Markos, Latin Marcus). It is assumed in this article that the individual referred to in Acts as John Mark (xii, 12, 25; xv, 37), John (xiii, 5, 13), Mark (xv, 39), is identical with the Mark mentioned by St. Paul (Colossians 4:10; 2 Timothy 4:11; Philemon 24) and by St. Peter (1 … Continue reading “Mark, Saint”

Mark, Pope Saint Reigned in 336. Born Rome; died there. Because of discordant traditions nothing certain is known of the acts of his pontificate. He is said to have built two basilicas. Issued a constitution confirming the power of the bishop of Ostia to consecrate newly elected popes . Feast , Roman Calendar, 7 October … Continue reading “Mark, Pope Saint”

MARK OR MARCUS The writer of one of the four gospels. See GOSPELS. There can be little doubt of the correctness of the general opinion of learned men, that he is the same person who is mentioned by the names of John and Mark in Mal 12:12,25 13:5,13, and as the cousin and disciple of … Continue reading “MARK OR MARCUS”

Mark On The Person (in this sense , tav, Eze 9:4; Eze 9:6; , Revelation 13 sq.), a brand or other character fixed upon the forehead (q.v.), hand, etc., usually of slaves, for the purpose of identifying them. SEE SLAVE. In the case of Cain (Gen 4:15), a special token (, sign, as elsewhere rendered) … Continue reading “Mark On The Person”

Mark On The Forehead See FOREHEAD. Fuente: Biblical and Theological Dictionary

Mark of Lisbon (Properly MARCOS DA SILVA). Friar minor, historian, and Bishop of Oporto in Portugal, b. at Lisbon (date of birth uncertain); d. in 1591. While visiting the principal convents of the Franciscan Order in Spain, Italy, and France, at the instance of the minister general, Fr. Andrea Alvarez, he succeeded in collecting a … Continue reading “Mark of Lisbon”