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"The Genius of Mark: Jesus the Secret Messiah"
Online course with lifetime access to eight 30-minute lessons from acclaimed Scholar and NYT Best-Selling Author Dr. Bart Ehrman
Mark is at the same time the most brilliant AND most underrated Gospel of the New Testament,
with a sophisticated understanding of Jesus that is so nuanced most readers simply never see it!
Course Overview
Did Mark have first-hand knowledge of Jesus’ life? How do we know he wasn't just makin’ stuff up?
Explore the answer to this and other controversial questions in this
8-lecture online course where Dr. Bart Ehrman unpacks The Gospel of Mark showing how its narrative contains clever
subtleties and numerous surprises that make it one of the most intriguing pieces of literature from the
early years of Christianity.
Other controversial questions covered in this 8-lecture course include:
- Why don’t most readers today recognize the highly unusual way Mark portrays Jesus and the meaning of his life?
- For Mark, how can Jesus be the expected destroyer of God’s enemies and the king of the Jewish people, if he was himself rejected by them, captured, and publicly tortured to death? Isn’t that the opposite of the “Messiah”?
- Why in Mark (unlike the other Gospels) does none of Jesus’ close relations realize who he really is? Not the Jewish leaders? Not those hearing his message? His neighbors? His companions? His closest disciples? His mother?
- Does the Gospel of Mark portray Jesus as God?
- Is Mark’s account an accurate portrayal of what the historical Jesus himself said and did? Or is it a portrayal that shapes Jesus’ life and ministry according to Mark’s own theological understanding of Jesus? Could it be both?
- Did Mark have first-hand knowledge of Jesus’ life, or is most of his information second-, third-, or fourth-hand? Is he just makin’ stuff up?
- How did later copyists of Mark’s Gospel change what he said to create a different story? Have any of these changes misled readers away from Mark’s original message?
About Your Instructor
Bart D. Ehrman is a professor of religious studies at the University of North Carolina. He has written or edited thirty-four books, including six New York Times bestsellers: How Jesus Became God, Misquoting Jesus, Jesus Interrupted, and Forged.
Buying this course gives you lifetime access so you can watch and learn whenever you like
(*$14.95 each)
BONUSES:
Bonus #1 - Comprehensive Resources Pack
Text Overviews, Printable PDFs, and Deep-Dive Questions
Total Value: $60
Take your learning experience to the next level with our Comprehensive Course Resources Pack. This invaluable resource includes:
- Text Overviews of Each Lesson: Get a clear and concise introduction to the topics covered in each lecture. Perfect for refreshing your memory or previewing what’s ahead.
- Printable PDFs with Note-Taking Space: Keep track of important points, reflections, and insights during the course.
- Thought-Provoking Reflection Questions: Dive deeper into the material with prompts that encourage critical thinking.
This Course Resources Pack is your personal guide to mastering the material, ensuring you stay engaged and never miss a key insight.
Bonus #2 - Exclusive Q&A Sessions
Experience 60 Minutes of Live Q&A
Total Value: $90
Gain extra insights with our Exclusive Q&A Sessions. After each lecture, Bart Ehrman answers participant questions, adding clarity and depth to the course material. These Q&A sessions bring the dynamic, live experience to you, allowing you to explore topics in greater detail.
This bonus offers a closer look at Bart’s expert responses to real questions, enriching your understanding and making your learning more interactive.
Bonus #3 - Audio Downloads
Audio Lessons for On-the-Go Learning
Total Value: $30
Enjoy the flexibility of learning wherever you are with our Audio Downloads. Perfect for listening while in the car, working out, or anytime you're on the move. Each lecture is available as an audio file, making it easy to continue your education no matter where life takes you.
Bonus #4 - FREE Lecture from "The Genius of Matthew"
See How Matthew Rewrites the Gospel Story
Total Value: $160
Discover how the author of Matthew transforms Mark’s Gospel in this free lecture from The Genius of Matthew, a companion course to The Genius of Mark.
Explore how Matthew reworks stories, adds new material, and emphasizes Jesus as the fulfillment of Jewish prophecy—creating a distinctly different portrait of the Messiah. Was Matthew correcting Mark? Updating him? Or giving a whole new theological vision?
Uncover the literary strategies and theological aims that make Matthew a Gospel unlike any other—and gain fresh insight into how the early Christian message evolved.
Bonus #5 - Self-Assessment Quiz
Test your knowledge of the Gospel of Mark
Total Value: $20
Challenge yourself after completing your course with a customized quiz to the materials found in your "The Genius of Mark" course.
Turn passive learning into active learning and turn short-term memory into long-term memory with our multiple choice, self-assessment quiz.
Bonus #6 - Downloadable eBook
Take the Entire Course in PDF Format
Total Value: $20
Enjoy the convenience of having the entire course in a PDF. Whether you prefer reading on your tablet, phone, or just want a printable copy to annotate and revisit, this downloadable eBook gives you complete access to the content anytime, anywhere. Perfect for reviewing at your own pace—even offline.
June Sale Price $59.95 $41.97
The value of eight individual lectures with Dr. Ehrman would usually be $1,280; the bonuses add up to $380 in value. However, if you purchase "The Genius of Mark" online course today, you can enjoy the June Sale price of $41.97. This includes lifetime access to all eight lectures and exclusive bonus materials.
Alternatively, "The Genius of Mark" is available through The Biblical Studies Academy (BSA), our premium membership and training community. Learn more here.
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- Is this a LIVE course?This course was recorded live on the 18-19th February 2023. If you purchase this course after these dates you will have access to the recorded version of the course, including the Q&A sessions.
- What is the Special Bundle Price?The regular retail price for this course is $119.60 - that's $14.95 per lecture. With the special bundle price you can enjoy lifetime access to all 8 lectures + bonuses for the special bundle price of $59.95.
- Are any other discounts available?Yes, if you have purchased another course in the "How Scholars Read the Bible" series like "In the Beginning" or "Finding Moses," you should have gotten an email sent to you with a significant discount to purchase the course.
- Do you offer a money-back guarantee?Absolutely! If you don't love the seminar, send us an email and we will refund 100% of your investment. You will have 30 days from the date of your purchase.