The Gospel according to Mark

The shortest and oldest of the four gospels, Mark was written in the earliest days of Christianity, when its adherents faced violent persecution. Against this backdrop, Mark provided a source of hope for the young Church.
With Fr. Felix Just, S.J. (Ph.D., Yale University), as your guide, you will explore Mark's action-packed gospel, looking at its composition, history, and structure before turning to its salient literary features and key stories.
This short talk is part of a larger series, Fr...