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 four books including The Case Against Q and Thomas and the Gospels. He is well known for his web resources on New Testament and Christian origins, including his podcast, the NT Pod. Goodacre has acted as a consultant for several TV and radio programs including The Passion (BBC / HBO, 2008) and Finding Jesus (CNN, 2015-17). He is currently working on a book on John's knowledge of the Synoptic Gospels.
a new BIBLe CONFERENCE FOR NON-SCHOLARS!
New Insights Into The New Testament
A two-day virtual conference with presentations by 10 world-class Bible scholars
September 23-24, 2023
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CONFERENCE PREVIEW
2023 Focus - The New Testament Gospels
NINT is a new two-day virtual conference for people who are interested in Bible scholarship but are not, themselves, scholars. Prepare for a truly groundbreaking inaugural event as we gather ten world-renowned biblical scholars, each a compelling expert in their field, to unveil the latest and most intriguing revelations on the New Testament Gospels.
NINT is a new two-day virtual conference for people who are interested in Bible scholarship but are not, themselves, scholars. Prepare for a truly groundbreaking inaugural event as we gather ten world-renowned biblical scholars, each a compelling expert in their field, to unveil the latest and most compelling revelations on the New Testament Gospels.
speakers
![Mark Goodacre](https://www.bartehrman.com/wp-content/uploads/Mark-Goodacre.png)
Dr. Mark Goodacre
![Jodi Magness](https://www.bartehrman.com/wp-content/uploads/Jodi-Magness.png)
Dr. Jodi Magness
![Candida Moss](https://www.bartehrman.com/wp-content/uploads/Candida-Moss.png)
Dr. Candida Moss
![Robyn Walsh](https://www.bartehrman.com/wp-content/uploads/Robyn-Walsh-1.png)
Dr. Robyn Walsh
![Bart Ehrman](https://www.bartehrman.com/wp-content/uploads/Bart-Ehrman.png)
Dr. Bart Ehrman
![Jennifer Knust](https://www.bartehrman.com/wp-content/uploads/Jennifer-Knust.png)
Dr. Jennifer Knust
![James Tabor](https://www.bartehrman.com/wp-content/uploads/James-Tabor.png)
Dr. James Tabor
![Hugo Mendez Hugo Mendez](https://www.bartehrman.com/wp-content/uploads/Hugo-250.jpg)
Dr. Hugo Méndez
![Dale Allison](https://www.bartehrman.com/wp-content/uploads/Dale-Allison.png)
Dr. Dale Allison
![Amy-Jill Levine](https://www.bartehrman.com/wp-content/uploads/Amy-Jill-Levine.png)
Dr. Amy-Jill Levine
SPEAKERS
![Mark Goodacre Mark Goodacre](https://www.bartehrman.com/wp-content/uploads/Mark-Goodacre.png)
Dr. Mark Goodacre
![Jodi Magness Jodi Magness](https://www.bartehrman.com/wp-content/uploads/Jodi-Magness.png)
Dr. Jodi Magness
![Candida Moss Candida Moss](https://www.bartehrman.com/wp-content/uploads/Candida-Moss.png)
Dr. Candida Moss
![Robyn Walsh Robyn Walsh](https://www.bartehrman.com/wp-content/uploads/Robyn-Walsh-1.png)
Dr. Robyn Walsh
![Bart Ehrman Bart Ehrman](https://www.bartehrman.com/wp-content/uploads/Bart-Ehrman.png)
Dr. Bart Ehrman
![Jennifer Knust Jennifer Knust](https://www.bartehrman.com/wp-content/uploads/Jennifer-Knust.jpg)
Dr. Jennifer Knust
![James Tabor James Tabor](https://www.bartehrman.com/wp-content/uploads/James-Tabor.png)
Dr. James Tabor
![Hugo Mendez Hugo Mendez](https://www.bartehrman.com/wp-content/uploads/Hugo-250.jpg)
Dr. Hugo Mendez
![Dale Allison Dale Allison](https://www.bartehrman.com/wp-content/uploads/Dale-Allison.png)
Dr. Dale Allison
![Amy-Jill Levine Amy-Jill Levine](https://www.bartehrman.com/wp-content/uploads/Amy-Jill-Levine.jpg)
Dr. Amy-Jill Levine
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Who Should Attend This Conference?
"Whether you are a believer, fundamentalist, evangelical, moderate, liberal, or a non-believer, the Bible is the most significant book in the history of our civilization. Coming to understand what it actually says - and what it does not say - is one of the most important intellectual endeavors anyone in our society can undertake."
Bart D. Ehrman
AGENDA
ALL TIMES EASTERN DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME (edt)
![Bart Ehrman](https://www.bartehrman.com/wp-content/uploads/Bart-Ehrman.png)
10:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Dr. Bart Ehrman
INTRODUCTION TO BIBLICAL SCHOLARSHIP
![Candida Moss](https://www.bartehrman.com/wp-content/uploads/Candida-Moss.png)
10:30 - 11:40 a.m.
Dr. Candida Moss
Bad Reputation: Who was Jesus's Actual Family?
Christian tradition makes lofty claims about the origins of Jesus, but the historical evidence is very different. While some people claimed that he was the Son of God...
others thought he was the offspring of a construction worker named Joseph or even a Roman soldier. Some ancient critics implied that his mother was a sex worker. This lecture will look at the diverse traditions about Jesus' family, assess their historical veracity, and ask what do we actually know about Jesus' background?
![Hugo Mendez Hugo Mendez](https://www.bartehrman.com/wp-content/uploads/Hugo-250.jpg)
11:50 - 1:00 p.m.
Dr. Hugo Méndez
unlocking the symbolism of the fourth gospel
The Gospel of John contains many narratives and images not contained in other early accounts of the life of Jesus. These materials were deliberately crafted—invented—by the text’s author to symbolize the principal points of his ideology
To help readers recognize this symbolism, this lecture will explore the practice of “reading John backwards”—that is, reading the gospel’s images in light of the teachings Jesus articulates in later sections of the book, especially the Farewell Discourse (chs. 13–17). Experimenting with this mode of reading John, we will come to appreciate the intricate design of the text and, above all, the remarkable creativity of its author.
1:00 - 1:45 p.m.
LUNCH BREAK
![Mark Goodacre Mark Goodacre](https://www.bartehrman.com/wp-content/uploads/Mark-Goodacre.png)
1:45 - 2:55 p.m.
Dr. Mark Goodacre
HOW EMPTY WAS THE TOMB? EXAMINING THE BURIAL & RESURRECTION STORIES IN THE CONTEXT OF ANCIENT TOMBS
The term "empty tomb" is absent from the earliest Christian literature. Why is this? Could it be that the early Christians knew something about early Judean tombs that we are forgetting?
When the gospel narratives are considered alongside the multiple excavations of first century Jerusalem tombs, many features fall neatly into place, including the rolling of the stone, the witness of the women, the stress on where Jesus' body was laid, and the notion that this was a tomb in which no one had been laid, The question that should be asked is not, "Was the tomb empty?" but "How empty was the tomb?"
![Jodi Magness](https://www.bartehrman.com/wp-content/uploads/Jodi-Magness.png)
3:10 - 4:20 p.m.
Dr. Jodi Magness
In the Footsteps of Jesus: Exploring Jerusalem's Sacred Sites
Archaeology enables us to reconstruct with a great degree of accuracy the city of Jerusalem as it appeared in the first century CE, where Jesus spent his final days on earth...
This slide-illustrated lecture provides an overview of key sites associated with Jesus in Jerusalem, including the Temple Mount; the Lithostratos pavement and Arch of Ecce Homo; and the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. We also consider the evidence for the historicity of the traditions associating Jesus with some of these sites.
![Dale Allison](https://www.bartehrman.com/wp-content/uploads/Dale-Allison.png)
4:30 - 5:40 p.m.
Dr. Dale Allison
Echoes of Antiquity: Old Testament Threads Woven into the Gospels
Discover the profound intertextuality of the gospels with renowned scholar Dr. Dale Allison. Dive into a world where biblical narratives assume a knowledgeable audience...
Join Dr. Allison as he explores the transfiguration as a replay of Mount Sinai, the Moses typology in Matthew 1-7, the feeding of the 5000 drawing from 2 Kings 4 and Psalm 23, the enigma of John 1:51 with Jacob's ladder, and the echoes of David and the Absalom revolt in Gethsemane. Experience contemporary examples of allusions in MLK's speeches, advertising, movies, and music. Uncover the secrets within the gospels' intertextual wonderlands. Don't miss this enlightening journey!
MC & Moderator
Bart D. Ehrman
Six-time NYT Bestselling Author & Leading Biblical Scholar
Dr. Bart D. Ehrman is the organizer and coordinator of NINT and will be a presenter at NINT 2023. He has written or edited thirty-three books, including six New York Times bestsellers: How Jesus Became God, Misquoting Jesus, God’s Problem, Jesus Interrupted, Forged, and The Triumph of Christianity.
Bart will be co-hosting the live conference, moderating the live Q & A sessions, and providing an exclusive post-conference breakdown. Look for more details on the sign-up page!
Unparalleled Conference Benefits
Get ready for an unparalleled experience at our virtual 2-day conference! By attending, you will have the incredible opportunity to expand your knowledge of the New Testament Gospels like never before. Prepare to be captivated by the most recent, intriguing, and exciting updates about New Testament scholarship, directly presented by world-renowned scholars at the forefront of cutting-edge research.
Moreover, the experience doesn't end with the lectures – you'll be able to interact and connect with other attendees in our virtual meet-ups, fostering meaningful discussions and connections. This conference promises to be an unforgettable journey of discovery, enlightenment, and shared learning.
We've designed these presentations specifically for non-scholars or "lay" viewers, ensuring accessibility and clarity for all attendees. Don't miss out on this exclusive opportunity to join us and be part of this extraordinary event!
PRICING
PRICING
Similar events (such as Bible and Archaeology Fest) cost $179 or more. Standard pricing for NINT the conference is only $59.95
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59.95
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FAQ
We will post replays of all the lectures within a few days of the live event.
Each of the scholars will be presenting a 50- minute lecture followed by 20 minutes of live Q&A to be facilitated by Bart Ehrman.
Yes, we will be using Zoom Webinar which allows you to attend by desktop computer, tablet, or cell phone.
The Zoom Webinar conference software will only allow the presenters to speak and hides the attendees so you don't need to worry about having a camera or being seen. We plan on adding meet-ups for the attendees that are more interactive and those may requre a camera and microphone if you want to meet other attendees.
Zoom has a variety of options for creating closed captioning in webinars you attend, which provides subtitles of the spoken in-meeting communications. This may be used for participants to easily follow the conversations or to meet accessibility requirements. We expect to have this working come time of the conference!
Yes, if you listen to the Bart Ehrman podcast "Misquoting Jesus", you should have access to an additional discount code.
We accept Paypal and all major credit cards.
Absolutely! If you don't love the conference, send us an email at [email protected] and we will refund 100% of your investment. You will have 30 days from the date of the event.
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