{"id":22408,"date":"2025-09-30T09:53:35","date_gmt":"2025-09-30T09:53:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bartehrman.com\/?page_id=22408"},"modified":"2026-05-08T04:54:53","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T04:54:53","slug":"mysteries-of-the-synoptic-gospels","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bartehrman.com\/mysteries-of-the-synoptic-gospels\/","title":{"rendered":"The Mysteries of the Synoptic Gospels: Discovering Matthew, Mark, and Luke"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"\"><a href=\"#tve-jump-19209e9f86c\" jump-animation=\"smooth\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"21930\" width=\"526\" data-init-width=\"1280\" height=\"395\" data-init-height=\"960\" title=\"Mysteries of the Synoptic Gospels PBS+Bust 4x3\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bartehrman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mysteries-of-the-Synoptic-Gospels-PBSBust-4x3-1.jpg\" data-width=\"526\" data-height=\"395\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 1280 \/ 960;\" mt-t=\"0\" center-v-t=\"false\" ml-d=\"0\" mt-d=\"0\" center-h-d=\"false\" data-link-wrap=\"true\" ml-t=\"0\" ml-m=\"0\" center-h-m=\"false\" mt-m=\"0\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 data-fontsize=\"18\" data-lineheight=\"30.06px\" style=\"--fontSize: 18; line-height: 1.67;\"><span data-colors=\"\" data-highlight=\"0\" data-speed=\"1000\" data-typist=\"16 Lessons\">New 16-Lesson Course!<\/span><\/h3>\n<h1 data-fontsize=\"65\" data-lineheight=\"78px\" style=\"--fontSize: 65; line-height: 1.2; color: var(--tcb-tpl-color-6) !important; --tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-tpl-color-6) !important;\"><strong>The Mysteries of the Synoptic Gospels\u2122<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>Join renowned synoptic Gospels expert, Dr. Mark Goodacre, on a journey through the hidden layers of Matthew, Mark, and Luke, uncovering historical puzzles and remarkable insights along the way. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">ABout this course<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">In this groundbreaking course, delve into the historical puzzles surrounding the Synoptic Gospels\u2014Matthew, Mark, and Luke\u2014three of the most influential texts in Christian history.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"\">Unlock the Origins and Impact of the Synoptic Gospels<\/h3>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"\">Discover the Distinct Voices Behind the Gospels<\/h3>\n<p>Additionally, examine the unique challenges each Gospel presents, from Mark&#8217;s mysterious portrayal of Jesus\u2019s messianic secret to Matthew&#8217;s focus on Jewish traditions and Luke\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<p style=\"\">From acclaimed scholar &amp; author of&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span><span>4<\/span><\/span><\/strong><strong><span><strong><strong><span><span><strong><span><strong><strong><span><span><strong><span><strong><strong><span><span>Groundbreaking New Testament books<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/strong><\/span>&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Mark Goodacre Books\" data-id=\"15963\" width=\"470\" data-init-width=\"480\" height=\"157\" data-init-height=\"160\" title=\"Mark Goodacre Books\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bartehrman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mark-Goodacre-Books-1.png\" data-width=\"470\" data-height=\"157\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 480 \/ 160;\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-fontsize=\"44\" data-lineheight=\"52.8px\" style=\"text-align: center; --fontSize: 44; line-height: 1.2;\"><strong>explore fascinating questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">This 16-lecture course delves into some of the most intriguing questions surrounding the Synoptic Gospels<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"\"><span style=\"color: rgb(19, 19, 32) !important; --tcb-applied-color: rgb(19, 19, 32) !important;\">Did Q exist, and what role might it have played in shaping the Synoptic Gospels?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"\"><span style=\"color: rgb(19, 19, 32) !important; --tcb-applied-color: rgb(19, 19, 32) !important;\">Why do the Gospels offer different versions of key events in Jesus\u2019s life, such as his birth, crucifixion, and resurrection?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"\"><span style=\"color: rgb(19, 19, 32) !important; --tcb-applied-color: rgb(19, 19, 32) !important;\">What was Mark\u2019s \u201cmessianic secret,\u201d and why did he choose to portray Jesus in such a cryptic way?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"\"><span style=\"color: rgb(19, 19, 32) !important; --tcb-applied-color: rgb(19, 19, 32) !important;\">Did Matthew try to &#8216;re-Judaize&#8217; Jesus?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"\"><span style=\"color: rgb(19, 19, 32) !important; --tcb-applied-color: rgb(19, 19, 32) !important;\">Did Luke intend his Gospel to be a historical account, and how reliable is it as a historical source?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"\"><span style=\"color: rgb(19, 19, 32) !important; --tcb-applied-color: rgb(19, 19, 32) !important;\">Was there a \u201cgospel&#8221; before the Gospels?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" tve-u-66ebbf296b87e6\"\"=\"\">Engaging and thought-provoking, this 16-lecture series leaves no stone unturned in the exploration of the Synoptic Gospels. Designed for everyone\u2014from curious learners to seasoned scholars\u2014you\u2019ll uncover the fascinating truths behind these ancient texts.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" tve-u-66ebbf296b87e6\"\"=\"\">Check out the full lecture outline below and be sure to explore the extra benefits of purchasing this course through the Biblical Studies Academy (BSA)<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Sixteen 50-minute lectures<\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">2 ways to purchase this course<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"#\"><span><span>Instance 1<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Stand-Alone Purchase<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Enjoy University-level learning at a fraction of the cost<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">$795<\/span> Value<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">$249<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Included in Your Purchase: Lifetime Access to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"\">Sixteen 50-minute lectures by Dr. Mark Goodacre<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"\">Sixteen Q&amp;A sessions<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"\">4 Quizzes<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"\">PDF lesson guides &#8211; BONUS<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"\">Audio downloads for listening on the go &#8211; BONUS<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>      <span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"18198\" width=\"316\" data-init-width=\"730\" height=\"78\" data-init-height=\"180\" title=\"BSA Logo Dark Letter Transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bartehrman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/BSA-Logo-Dark-Letter-Transparent.png\" data-width=\"316\" data-height=\"78\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 730 \/ 180;\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Access this Course PLUS Every Course in Our Vault <em><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">(250+ Hours of Biblical Learning!)<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"\"><span style=\"\"><strong>50+<\/strong> existing courses plus all new releases <em>(we&#8217;re aiming for 20+ new courses in 2026)<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"\"><span style=\"\">All <strong>&#8220;Face to Face on the Bible&#8221;<\/strong> events and debates<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"\">Bart Ehrman&#8217;s monthly<strong> &#8220;Spotlight&#8221; lectures<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"\"><strong>Join<\/strong> <strong>1,500+<\/strong> members for discussion, member mixers, trivia, book club, &amp; more!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>__CONFIG_colors_palette__{&#8220;active_palette&#8221;:0,&#8221;config&#8221;:{&#8220;colors&#8221;:{&#8220;b04af&#8221;:{&#8220;name&#8221;:&#8221;Main Accent&#8221;,&#8221;parent&#8221;:-1}},&#8221;gradients&#8221;:[]},&#8221;palettes&#8221;:[{&#8220;name&#8221;:&#8221;Default Palette&#8221;,&#8221;value&#8221;:{&#8220;colors&#8221;:{&#8220;b04af&#8221;:{&#8220;val&#8221;:&#8221;rgb(251, 194, 13)&#8221;}},&#8221;gradients&#8221;:[]},&#8221;original&#8221;:{&#8220;colors&#8221;:{&#8220;b04af&#8221;:{&#8220;val&#8221;:&#8221;rgb(19, 114, 211)&#8221;,&#8221;hsl&#8221;:{&#8220;h&#8221;:210,&#8221;s&#8221;:0.83,&#8221;l&#8221;:0.45,&#8221;a&#8221;:1}}},&#8221;gradients&#8221;:[]}}]}__CONFIG_colors_palette__ <a href=\"http:\/\/bartehrman.com\/bsa-academy\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"\"><span>        <\/span> <span style=\"\"><span style=\"\"><strong>Start FREE Trial<\/strong><\/span><span><\/span><\/span> <\/a> <\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">then special rate $49.95\/month<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"--fontSize:24; line-height: 1.25;\" data-fontsize=\"24\" data-lineheight=\"30px\">About Dr Mark Goodacre<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Mark Goodacre is a Professor of Religious Studies at Duke University in North Carolina, USA. He earned his MA, M.Phil, and D.Phil. from the University of Oxford. His research focuses on the Gospels, the Apocryphal New Testament, and the Historical Jesus.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Dr. Goodacre is the author of several acclaimed books, including <em>The Case Against Q<\/em> and <em>Thomas and the Gospels<\/em>. He is also well-known for his extensive online resources on New Testament studies and Christian origins, as well as his popular podcast, the <em>NT Pod<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">In addition to his academic work, Mark has served as a consultant for TV and radio productions such as The Passion (BBC\/HBO, 2008) and Finding Jesus (CNN, 2015\u201317). He is currently working on a new book exploring John&#8217;s knowledge of the Synoptic Gospels.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"15958\" width=\"48\" data-init-width=\"1200\" height=\"48\" data-init-height=\"1201\" title=\"CNN_International_logo.svg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bartehrman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CNN_International_logo.svg.png\" data-width=\"48\" data-height=\"48\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 1200 \/ 1201;\" mt-d=\"-22.13279999999999\" ml-d=\"0\" center-v-d=\"false\" mt-t=\"-35\" center-v-t=\"false\" mt-m=\"-10\" ml-m=\"0\" center-v-m=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2222\" width=\"170\" data-init-width=\"182\" height=\"76\" data-init-height=\"81\" title=\"Duke\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bartdehrman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Duke.png\" data-width=\"170\" data-height=\"76\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 182 \/ 81;\" mt-d=\"0\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"15957\" width=\"97\" data-init-width=\"1600\" height=\"28\" data-init-height=\"456\" title=\"BBC_logo_(1997-2021).svg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bartehrman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/BBC_logo_1997-2021.svg.png\" data-width=\"97\" data-height=\"28\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 1600 \/ 456;\" mt-d=\"0\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-fontsize=\"42\" data-lineheight=\"58.8px\" style=\"text-align: center; --fontSize: 42; line-height: 1.4;\">Testimonials<\/h2>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"24115\" width=\"63\" data-init-width=\"1024\" height=\"63\" data-init-height=\"1024\" title=\"ChatGPT Image Mar 3, 2026 at 02_03_57 PM\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bartehrman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ChatGPT-Image-Mar-3-2026-at-02_03_57-PM.png\" data-width=\"63\" data-height=\"63\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 1024 \/ 1024;\" mt-d=\"0\" center-v-d=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"\">Dan Kelley<\/h4>\n<p style=\"\">Course Participant<\/p>\n<p style=\"\">Dr. Goodacre&#8217;s expertise on the Synoptics is truly remarkable. His lectures provide impressive depth and breadth of knowledge while remaining engaging and accessible<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.75em !important;\">This was one of the most informative classes I have ever taken on the Synoptic Gospels. Dr. Mark Goodacre explains complex ideas clearly, even for those without advanced training<\/p>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"24115\" width=\"63\" data-init-width=\"1024\" height=\"63\" data-init-height=\"1024\" title=\"ChatGPT Image Mar 3, 2026 at 02_03_57 PM\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bartehrman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ChatGPT-Image-Mar-3-2026-at-02_03_57-PM.png\" data-width=\"63\" data-height=\"63\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 1024 \/ 1024;\" mt-d=\"0\" center-v-d=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"\">David N. 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