A fundamental work in redaction criticism that examines how the evangelist Mark arranged traditional material to convey his particular theology. The author argues that Mark was a creative theologian, not simply a compiler, writing for a specific historical situation. The discussion focuses on analyzing how the author of Mark (the Redaktor) altered or reorganized earlier oral and written traditions. The author argues that Mark's Gospel was composed to address the pressing needs of the early Christian community, particularly in relation to the parousia (the second coming of Jesus) and the context of suffering. Furthermore, the text highlights Mark's positioning of Jesus as a dynamic, suffering-focused, and crucial figure in salvation history. The author argues that geography in Mark (e.g., Galilee versus Jerusalem) has a theological, not merely geographical, function. This book is considered one of the key studies that triggered a shift in academic focus from the mere 'form' of the narrative (Formgeschichte) to the 'editing' of the narrative (Redaktionsgeschichte) in Mark's Gospel.