John William Burgon’s The Last Twelve Verses of the Gospel According to S. Mark is a celebrated work of New Testament textual criticism. In it the Dean mounts a detailed defense of the authenticity of Mark 16:9-20, the disputed ending of the Gospel which some critics regard as a later addition.
Marshaling manuscripts, ancient versions, and patristic testimony, Burgon argues that the traditional ending is genuine and was suppressed only in a small number of witnesses. The book remains a key reference in debates over the conclusion of Mark’s Gospel. This free EPUB edition makes the complete study available for reading and reference on any device.