# Gospel of Mark (70)

URL: https://christianity-history.com/timeline/70-gospel-of-mark
Location: Rome or Syria
Themes: War

The Gospel of Mark, generally regarded as the earliest Gospel, is written around the time of the Temple's destruction. At this point in the timeline (c. 70), the Bishop of Rome was Pope Linus (c. 64 – c. 76). Dates for the earliest bishops of Rome are traditional and uncertain.

## Why it matters
Gospel of Mark mattered because it shaped the text, canon or translation of the Bible and how Christians read it.

Pope at the time: [Pope Linus](https://christianity-history.com/popes/pope-linus)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia — Gospel of Mark](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gospel_of_Mark)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica topic lookup — Gospel of Mark](https://www.britannica.com/search?query=Gospel+of+Mark)
- [Wikipedia — Apostolic Age (period overview)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apostolic_Age)