John Mark’s Background Flashcards
1
Q
Oldest or newest gospel?
A
Oldest
2
Q
Was he one of the twelve disciples?
A
No
3
Q
Roman name
Hebrew name
A
Mark
John
4
Q
Peter refers him as?
A
His son
5
Q
Traveled with?
A
Paul and Barnabas
6
Q
What did he do to Paul and Barnabas?
A
Abandoned them out of fear
7
Q
Paul favors him at the end of his life? Yes or no
A
Yes
8
Q
The word “immediate“ characterizes?
A
Servant
9
Q
Cousin to who?
A
Barnabas
10
Q
This book consists of several Latin words and phrases that are important to who?
A
The Romans
11
Q
The author describes several Jewish customs indicating what about his audience?
A
They were not familiar with the traditions
12
Q
Special circumstances
A
Conflict and persecution
13
Q
Mark uses a literary device called?
A
Conflict motif
14
Q
The book of mark describes Jesus role as a?
A
Servant
