--- product_id: 39921355 title: "The African Memory of Mark: Reassessing Early Church Tradition (Early African Christianity)" price: "149.91 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/39921355-the-african-memory-of-mark-reassessing-early-church-tradition-early store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # The African Memory of Mark: Reassessing Early Church Tradition (Early African Christianity) **Price:** 149.91 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The African Memory of Mark: Reassessing Early Church Tradition (Early African Christianity) - **How much does it cost?** 149.91 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/39921355-the-african-memory-of-mark-reassessing-early-church-tradition-early) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description We often regard the author of the Gospel of Mark as an obscure figure about whom we know little. Many would be surprised to learn how much fuller a picture of Mark exists within widespread African tradition, tradition that holds that Mark himselfwas from North Africa, that he founded the church in Alexandria, that he was an eyewitness to the Last Supper and Pentecost, that he was related not only to Barnabas but to Peter as well and accompanied him on many of his travels.In this provocativereassessment of early church tradition, Thomas C. Oden begins with the palette of New Testament evidence and adds to it the range of colors from traditional African sources, including synaxaries (compilations of short biographies of saints to be readon feast days), archaeological sites, non-Western historical documents and ancient churches.The result is a fresh and illuminating portrait of Mark, one that is deeply rooted in African memory and seldom viewed appreciatively in the West. Review: Thank You For Embellishing Long Held Ideas - This book rewards the study of the search for the truth about Africa and its contribution to the world in all areas not because of its superiority but because of its position of being on the receiving end of centuries of crimes of false narratives which continue to plague us to this day. And though not exclusively contained to those of African descent we all stand to benefit from the continual unearthing of the truth Review: MARK - THE SECOND BOOK OF THE NEW TESTAMENT - Eastern thinking and African thinking are not close to being the same. Thomas Oden has given scholarship and his experiences a persuasive argument for Biblical students (I am one) to rethink what they have been taught from their earliest training. With this book one must have a fairly good background in history stretching forward from about 2500 years ago. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #586,435 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #319 in Historical African Biographies (Books) #1,288 in African History (Books) #1,362 in Jesus, the Gospels & Acts (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 101 Reviews | ## Images ![The African Memory of Mark: Reassessing Early Church Tradition (Early African Christianity) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81xnY2GwMIL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Thank You For Embellishing Long Held Ideas *by E***H on July 19, 2022* This book rewards the study of the search for the truth about Africa and its contribution to the world in all areas not because of its superiority but because of its position of being on the receiving end of centuries of crimes of false narratives which continue to plague us to this day. And though not exclusively contained to those of African descent we all stand to benefit from the continual unearthing of the truth ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ MARK - THE SECOND BOOK OF THE NEW TESTAMENT *by B***E on March 26, 2017* Eastern thinking and African thinking are not close to being the same. Thomas Oden has given scholarship and his experiences a persuasive argument for Biblical students (I am one) to rethink what they have been taught from their earliest training. With this book one must have a fairly good background in history stretching forward from about 2500 years ago. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful Research *by T***S on June 24, 2014* I believe the Dr. Oden is a great writer. I also listened to his lectures at Dallas theological seminary about early Christianity in Libya. As a Coptic Orthodox Christian since birth, I smell the aroma of the church father teachings in Dr. Oden's writings. I believe his books are a must-read for every christian who wants to live the early christian history in the twenty first century. ## Frequently Bought Together - The African Memory of Mark: Reassessing Early Church Tradition (Early African Christianity) - How Africa Shaped the Christian Mind: Rediscovering the African Seedbed of Western Christianity (Early African Christianity) - The Whitewashing of Christianity: A Hidden Past, A Hurtful Present, and A Hopeful Future --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/39921355-the-african-memory-of-mark-reassessing-early-church-tradition-early](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/39921355-the-african-memory-of-mark-reassessing-early-church-tradition-early) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-10-18*