A-Z: General definitions
- Machiavelli
- Machiavellian
- Macrocosm
- Madonna and Child
- Maenads
- Magi
- Magic
- Magnificat
- Mahomet
- Maia
- Maimed, the halt and the blind
- Maker
- Malapropism
- Malchus
- Malcolm X
- Malcontent
- Mammon
- Man of Sorrows
- Manger
- Manna
- Mantra
- Manuscript
- Many are Called
- Many Mansions
- Maranatha
- Marcus Aurelius
- Margery Kempe
- Mark
- Mark of Cain
- Mark of the Beast
- Mark Twain
- Marriage
- Marriage Service
- Mars
- Marshall Plan
- Martha
- Martin Luther
- Martyr
- Martyrdom
- Marxism
- Marxist
- Mary
- Mary Magdalene
- Mary of Bethany
- Mary Queen of Scots
- Mary Salome
A-Z: General definitions: Mark
Definition
Traditionally believed to be the author of the second gospel of the New Testament; John Mark also went with Paul on his missionary journeys.
Gospel - Literally 'good news' - used of the message preached by Jesus recorded in the New Testament.
1. The central message of the Christian faith
2. Title given to the four New Testament books which describe the life of Jesus Christ
A 'testament' is a covenant (binding agreement), a term used in the Bible of God's relationship with his people. The New Testament is the second part of the Christian Bible. Its name comes from the new covenant or relationship with God.
The 'Apostle to the Gentiles' (d. c. CE 65). Paul had a major role in setting up the Early Church and is believed to be the author of several letters in the Bible.
Someone sent on or engaged in a religious mission.
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