Mark, often obscured by other Synoptic gospels, is now regarded by many Bible scholars as the first written gospel. This conclusion will put Mark closest to Jesus historical.

In his book, Douglas Herr Mark examines contemporary Christians searching for Jesus who were depicted in these first known writings. What appears is Jesus whose moral and religious teachings are secondary to the truth of his life, death, and resurrection.

Because Jesus is ordained in Mark to serve as the window through which we may see God. God's love of humanity, as Harry claims, became visible through Jesus Christ.

The books in the Westminster Bible series help to help secularists in their study of the Bible as evidence of Christian faith and practice. The whole volume of the Bible explains its original historical context and explores its importance to the life of the believer today.

These books are ideal for individual study and Bible study groups and groups.