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St. Mark

Evangelist and companion of Peter, author of the second Gospel.

minor

Also known as Mark

First appearance: the child in the midst

St. Mark shows up with force in The Hands of the Father. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned alongside Matthew as not recording the commendation, only the Eloi cry and the loud cry.
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  • Supporting Figures and Symbols
  • Central Biblical Figures
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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