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Mark S. Goodacre is a Professor of Religious Studies at Duke University, affiliated with Trinity College of Arts & Sciences. He specializes in New Testament studies, particularly the Gospels and historical Jesus research. Goodacre holds a D.Phil. (1994) from the University of Oxford, following earlier degrees (M.Phil. 1990, B.A. 1988).
Education:
- B.A., University of Oxford, 1988
- M.Phil., University of Oxford, 1990
- D.Phil., University of Oxford, 1994
Research Interests: Goodacre’s work focuses on the Synoptic Problem, apocryphal gospels, and the historical Jesus. He challenges traditional theories like the Two-Source Hypothesis and advocates for Markan Priority. Recent projects include counterfactual historiography (e.g., imagining a world without Mark’s Gospel) and critical analysis of early Christian texts.
Awards:
- Howard D. Johnson Teaching Award (Trinity College, 2016)
Teaching and Service: Goodacre teaches courses on the Gospels, non-canonical texts, and Greek New Testament exegesis. He has served as Chair of the Religious Studies Department (2019–2023) and holds editorial roles in major journals. His public engagements include media commentary on biblical topics and the controversial 'Jesus’s Wife' papyrus.
External Relationships: Collaborations with organizations like the Biblical Archaeology Society and Bloomsbury Publishing reflect his outreach efforts in scholarly communication.
