<P> Mark probably dates from 66 -- 70 AD . It appears as the second New Testament gospel because it was traditionally thought to be an epitome ( summary ) of Matthew , but most scholars now regard it as the earliest written gospel . Some also reject the tradition which ascribes it to John Mark , the companion of the apostle Peter , and regard it as the work of an unknown author working with various sources including collections of miracle stories , controversy stories , parables , and a passion narrative . </P>
<P> Mark probably dates from 66 -- 70 AD . It appears as the second New Testament gospel because it was traditionally thought to be an epitome ( summary ) of Matthew , but most scholars now regard it as the earliest written gospel . Some also reject the tradition which ascribes it to John Mark , the companion of the apostle Peter , and regard it as the work of an unknown author working with various sources including collections of miracle stories , controversy stories , parables , and a passion narrative . </P>
which is the oldest gospel in the bible
which is the oldest gospel in the bible
Mark
Mark