A Groundbreaking Course by Dr. Mark Goodacre

The Mysteries of the Synoptic Gospels

Unraveling the historical puzzles of Matthew, Mark, and Luke and their enduring impact on Christian thought.

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What secrets do the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke truly hold?

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Unlock the Origins and Impact of the Synoptic Gospels

In this groundbreaking course, delve into the historical puzzles surrounding the Synoptic Gospels—Matthew, Mark, and Luke—three of the most influential texts in Christian history. Through rigorous academic inquiry, uncover insights into their authorship, sources, and the historical reliability of the stories they tell. Discover how these texts shaped early Christian thought and continue to impact modern understandings of Jesus and his movement.

Additionally, examine the unique challenges each Gospel presents, from Mark's mysterious portrayal of Jesus’s messianic secret to Matthew's focus on Jewish traditions and Luke’s quest for historical accuracy. Unravel how these works reflect different communities and theological perspectives while searching for the lost sources that may lie behind them.

Your Instructor

Dr. Mark Goodacre

Scholar of New Testament and Christian Origins

Dr. Mark Goodacre
Mark Goodacre is Professor of Religious Studies at Duke University, North Carolina, USA. He earned his MA, M.Phil and DPhil at the University of Oxford. His research interests include the Gospels, the Apocryphal New Testament, and the Historical Jesus. Goodacre is the author of five books including The Case Against Q: Studies in Markan Priority and the Synoptic Problem (Harrisburg, PA: Trinity Press International, 2002) and The Fourth Synoptic Gospel (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2025). He is well known for creating web resources on New Testament and Christian origins, including his podcast, the NT Pod.

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Enroll in "The Mysteries of the Synoptic Gospels" today. For $249.00, you receive lifetime access to all 16 lectures with Professor Dr. Goodacre and all companion bonus resources.

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