Mark: Eyewitness

by Ellen Gunderson Traylor

He was the man who saw it Jesus Christ, the early church, Paul's missionary journeys, and the events that changed the world. Mark, son of a Roman statesman, witnesses the week that changed history, when Jesus stays in his own home. From that time, the young Roman is captivated. But his tumultuous spirit must be tamed. His encounter with the Savior is the saga of the early church.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Christian, Biblical Fiction, Religion, Adult, Fiction

304 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1989

About the author

Ellen Gunderson Traylor, "America's Foremost Biblical Novelist," is a gifted storyteller who brings characters of the Bible to life. Her many bestselling novels have sold about a million copies in English, with numerous foreign translations.

In addition to writing bestselling novels, Traylor has been a magazine/newspaper columnist and correspondent. An award-winning feature writer, Traylor has written screenplays and political speeches, and was a contributing writer and researcher for the Tyndale Family Bible Encyclopedia project.

Reviews

[Lily Martinez-rios · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really good. Took a minute to get into

[Jeanne Modisett · Rating 4 out of 5]

It is difficult for me to read any novel taking place in a Biblical setting. I’ve read the Bible through enough to have lost count of the number of times. I tend to pick it apart for accuracy. This book is mostly true to scripture and outside sources on the life of Mark. It will enhance understanding and make the book of Acts come alive to the reader.

[Joy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed the book. My favorite part was at the end when Mark discovered what REST truly meant for him. His reunion to Philea brought tears to my eyes. I also learnt abit of the Coptic Church history.

[Dru · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fiction book about the life of Mark from the Bible. Good.

[Sally Knapp · Rating 5 out of 5]

great author

[Olusola Anyanwu · Rating 5 out of 5]

So interesting and touching to learn how Mark became a devoted apostle. So naturally written and convincing. I fell in love with Mark as a character. A great read!!

[Melissa · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a fictional retelling of the life of Mark, the author of the gospel of Mark. There are a lot of interesting details and the chapters are short, but I think there are a couple of (at least one) misinterpretations of the Bible. However, for a look at the times and places in which Mark lived, you may want to check it out...it's quite an interesting read.

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[Dave · Rating 3 out of 5]

Like Noah also listed here, this copy is actually a reprint of a novel dating back to the late 80's.