Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Mark, Marcus [Mar’cus] A disciple described as ‘JOHN, whose surname was Mark,’ and as ‘sister’s son to Barnabas.’ When Peter was miraculously delivered from prison he resorted to the house of Mary, who was Mark’s mother. Peter may have been the means of his conversion, for he calls him his ‘son.’ 1Pe 5:13. He accompanied … Continue reading “Mark, Marcus”

Mark, Liturgy of Saint A development of the Alexandrine Rite, in Greek; no longer used. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Mark, John Townson conjectures that the young man introduced as fleeing and leaving his linen robe, fear overcoming shame (Mar 16:51-52), was Mark himself, on the ground that otherwise we see no reason for its introduction, being unconnected with the context. If the young man was the writer, awakened out of sleep by the noise … Continue reading “MARK, JOHN”

Mark, Gospel of Saint The second book of the New Testament, and the second Gospel to be written. Its author is Saint Mark, a disciple and companion of Saint Peter. He wrote an account of the life and teachings of Jesus as he heard these truths from the Prince of the Apostles. The Gospel was … Continue reading “Mark, Gospel of Saint”

Mark, Gospel of The subject will be treated under the following heads: I. Contents, Selection and Arrangement of Matter; II. Authorship; III. Original Language, Vocabulary, and Style; IV. State of Text and Integrity; V. Place and Date of Composition; VI. Destination and Purpose; VII. Relation to Matthew and Luke. I. CONTENTS, SELECTION AND ARRANGEMENT OF … Continue reading “MARK, GOSPEL OF”

Mark, Gospel by Each Gospel has its peculiar characteristics, as may be seen under the heading GOSPELS. In Mark the Lord Jesus is more particularly in view as the Servant – Prophet, and ‘the gospel’ or ‘glad tidings’ has a prominent place. As with some of the prophets in the O.T. we have no information … Continue reading “Mark, Gospel by”

Mark, Gospel according to It is the current and apparently well-founded tradition that Mark derived his information mainly from the discourses of Peter. In his mother’s house he would have abundant opportunities of obtaining information from the other apostles and their coadjutors, yet he was “the disciple and interpreter of Peter” specially. As to the … Continue reading “Mark, Gospel According To”

Mark and Marcellian, Saints Martyred at Rome under Diocletian towards the end of the third century, most likely in 286. These martyrs, who were brothers, are mentioned in most of the ancient martyrologies on 18 June, and their martyrdom is known to us from the Acts of St. Sebastian, which, though in great part legendary, … Continue reading “Mark and Marcellian, Saints”

Mark (Verb) lit., “to hold upon” (epi, “upon,” echo, “to hold”), signifies (like parecho) “to hold out,” Phi 2:16, of the word of life; then, “to hold one’s mind towards, to observe,” translated “marked” in Luk 14:7, of the Lord’s observance of those who chose the chief seats. See HEED, HOLD, STAY. “to look at, … Continue reading “Mark (Verb)”

Mark (Noun) denotes “a stamp, impress,” translated “mark” in Rev 13:16-17, etc. See GRAVEN. denotes “a tattooed mark” or “a mark burnt in, a brand” (akin to stizo, “to prick”), translated “marks” in Gal 6:17. “It is probable that the Apostle refers to the physical sufferings he had endured since he began to proclaim Jesus … Continue reading “Mark (Noun)”