The Gospel according to Mark (Ancient Greek: Κατὰ Μᾶρκον) is the second of the four canonical gospels of the New Testament. It is written in Koinè Greek and, according to the hypothesis most widely shared by scholars, its final editing dates back to around 65-70, probably in Rome, on the basis of previous oral and written traditions, probably partly formulated in Aramaic. It consists of 16 chapters and, like the other gospels, narrates the ministry of Jesus, describing him in particular as the Son of God and providing numerous linguistic clarifications, designed especially for Latin-speaking and generally non-Jewish readers.

The gospel recounts the life of Jesus from his baptism at the hands of John the Baptist to the empty tomb and the announcement of his resurrection, but focuses mainly on the events of the last week of his life. The concise narrative portrays Jesus as a man of action, an exorcist, a healer and a miracle worker. Jesus is called the "Son of Man", the "Son of God", and the "Christ" (Greek translation of "Messiah").

(From Italian Wikipedia)