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Episode 105: The Fourth Synoptic Gospel with Mark Goodacre

Theologian

Mark Goodacre


Duration

56.28


Uploaded to YouTube

17 December 2025

Added to Database

23 December 2025


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Mark Goodacre (https://markgoodacre.org/) discusses his expertise in New Testament studies, focusing on the synoptic gospels and their interrelations. He challenges common misconceptions about the term 'synoptic' and emphasizes the importance of literary production over oral tradition in understanding the gospels. Goodacre argues for Markan priority and explores the unique theological perspectives and literary styles of each gospel writer. He also delves into the chronology of the gospels' production and their dissemination in early Christian communities. The discussion concludes with recommendations for further reading and insights into Goodacre's personal interests. Check out Mark’s book The Fourth Gospel: John’s Knowledge of Matthew, Mark, and Luke (https://www.eerdmans.com/9780802875136/the-fourth-synoptic-gospel/) ! Other resources and recommendations from this episode include Kenneth Bailey (https://www.kennethbailey.net/) , Theodore Weeden (https://brill.com/view/journals/jshj/7/1/article-p3_2.xml?language=en&srsltid=AfmBOops0lZ4c06KGpY6gOTyfJ0g2MNcEOITtts1pG__Dikmcw2vE2aZ) , Writing and Rewriting the Gospels: John and the Synoptics (https://www.eerdmans.com/9780802874528/writing-and-rewriting-the-gospels/) , The Gospel of John: A New History (https://global.oup.com/academic/product/the-gospel-of-john-9780197686126?cc=us&lang=en&) , Introduction to the New Testament (https://global.oup.com/ushe/disciplines/religion/new-testament-early-christianity-courses/introduction-to-the-new-testament/?cc=us&lang=en&) , Biblical Time Machine (https://www.biblicaltimemachine.com/) , scholar Bart Ehrman (https://www.bartehrman.com/) , New Testament Review (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-testament-review/id1377442882) , Apocalypse Here (https://www.youtube.com/c/apocalypsehere) , author W Somerset Maugham (https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4176632.W_Somerset_Maugham) , Doctor Who (https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006q2x0) , Star Trek (https://www.startrek.com/) , rock band Wolf Alice (https://www.wolfalice.co.uk/) , and rock band The Beaches (https://www.thebeachesband.com/) (with their song Did I Say Too Much (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOtnYkocE1U) ).

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