Community of the New Age: Studies in Mark’s Gospel by Howard Clark Kee (1977) examines the Gospel of Mark as a reflection of the life of the early Christian community. The author shows that this Gospel not only tells the story of Jesus but also shapes the community’s identity as a 'new age community' living in eschatological hope and facing socio-religious challenges. Through historical and sociological analysis, the author emphasizes that the image of Jesus as Messiah and Son of Man serves to guide the community’s way of life, including in matters of faith, ethics, and social relations. Overall, this book views the Gospel of Mark as a text that builds the faith and direction of the lives of the early Christians.