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Mark Goodacre is a Professor in the Department of Religious Studies at Duke University, specializing in New Testament and Christian Origins. He has an academic background with degrees including B.A., M.Phil., and D.Phil. from the University of Oxford. His research interests encompass the Gospels and the Historical Jesus, reflecting a deep engagement with biblical texts and their implications for understanding early Christianity. Goodacre is the author of several influential works, including 'Case Q: Studies in Markan Priority and the Synoptic Problem' and has contributed significantly to discussions around topics like Matthean Posteriority and the empty tomb in historical narratives. He has held his current professorship since 2013 and is also the Director of Undergraduate Studies in the department since 2025. Goodacre's work aims to engage both academic and public audiences in the complexities of biblical interpretation and the historical context of the New Testament.
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