The Message: The Gospel of Mark

by Eugene H. Peterson

For those among the billions throughout time who've searched for meaning, this little book just may offer something bigger than life itself. Mark tells us of the man who had the greatest impact of all time on our world. From Jesus' radical message of love to his powerful story, we are extended a lifeline--a chance at real life. Experience transforming truth in today's language.

96 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2004

About the author

Eugene H. Peterson was a pastor, scholar, author, and poet. For many years he was James M. Houston Professor of Spiritual Theology at Regent College in Vancouver, British Columbia. He also served as founding pastor of Christ Our King Presbyterian Church in Bel Air, Maryland. He had written over thirty books, including Gold Medallion Book Award winner The Message: The Bible in Contemporary Language a contemporary translation of the Bible. After retiring from full-time teaching, Eugene and his wife Jan lived in the Big Sky Country of rural Montana. He died in October 2018.