Question

Give four reasons why Mark's Gospel would appeal to the gentiles living outside Palestine, like those living in Rome.

Answer 1

Mark wrote a Hellenistic gospel, primarily for an audience of gentile Greek-speaking residents of the Roman Empire. Jewish traditions are explained, clearly for the benefit of non-Jews. Aramaic words and phrases are also expanded upon. Alongside these Hellenistic influences, Mark makes use of the Old Testament in the form in which it had been translated into Greek.