Mark's Gospel as Told by Max McLean
McLean, one of the great storytellers of our time, presents this life-changing saga in a compelling video version of Mark's Gospel.
2003 Family, History
Overview
Biblical orator and inspirational storyteller Max McLean takes the stage for this compelling presentation based on the new international version of the Holy Bible. Filled with biblical events and characters, McLean's dramatic performance takes audiences inside Jesus' story. For more than 20 years, McLean has performed the gospel of Mark and the book of Genesis on television and radio, and at theaters, colleges and religious centers.
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