# Mark — The Age of Reason character guide

> Mark in The Age of Reason by Thomas Paine.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** St. Mark

**First appearance:** 0009-part-i-viii-of-the-new-testament

## Who they are

Evangelist whose gospel is scrutinized for historical reliability.

## Relationships

### [Jesus Christ](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_age_of_reason_se/characters/jesus_christ)

_professional_

Mark is a disciple and gospel writer who records Jesus's life and teachings.

### [Matthew](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_age_of_reason_se/characters/matthew)

_professional_

Mark and Matthew are both gospel writers and apostles, sharing the task of documenting Jesus's life.

### [Jesus Christ](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_age_of_reason_se/characters/jesus_christ)

_professional_

Mark is a disciple and gospel writer who records Jesus's life and teachings.

## In the story

### [The Book of Mark](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_age_of_reason_se/chapters/part-iii-the-book-of-mark)

Evangelist whose gospel is examined for its use of prophecy.

### [Contradictory Doctrines Between Matthew and Mark](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_age_of_reason_se/chapters/part-iii-contradictory-doctrines-between-matthew-and-mark)

Author of the Gospel that emphasizes salvation through faith and baptism.

## Links

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