Luke's Maverick Gospel

For many, the Gospel of Luke feels familiar—a retelling of Jesus’ life with beloved additions like the Good Samaritan, the Prodigal Son, and the Rich Man and Lazarus. But what if that familiarity is exactly what’s hiding its most radical insights?

Luke’s Gospel isn’t just “Mark with bonus stories.” It reimagines core elements of Jesus’ life and message in surprising ways:

Jesus doesn’t die for sins?
The apocalypse isn’t coming soon?
Salvation comes through repentance—not sacrifice?

These aren’t subtle tweaks. They represent profound theological reversals that challenge long-held assumptions about Jesus, the nature of God, and what it means to be “saved.”

Join Dr. Bart Ehrman in his course, "Luke's Maverick Gospel," and revisit Luke with fresh eyes—through literary, historical, and comparative analysis.

Lecture 1: How to Study a Gospel. Learn three different ways to study Luke's birth narrative that all produce startling results

Lecture 2: Was the Birth Narrative Added Later? Considers theories that Luke 1–2 were later additions and why it matters
Lecture 3: Jesus' Ministry Begins with Rejection Learn why Luke changes the opening story of Jesus' ministry to foreshadow all that is yet to come
Lecture 4: The End That Has Not Come. Understand Luke’s softening of imminent end-times predictions and its ethical implications
Lecture 5: Jesus the Prophet of God. Discover how Luke uniquely presents Jesus as a prophet like Elijah and Samuel
Lecture 6: Truly, This Man Was Innocent. Examine Luke’s apologetic emphasis on Jesus’ innocence before Roman authorities
Lecture 7: Did Jesus Die for Your Sins? Engage with the surprising absence of atonement theology in Luke’s account
Lecture 8: Luke and Its Reversals. See how Luke's version of the Gospel "reverses" key views of the earlier Gospels to make them more in line with the teachings of Jesus himself

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.

Discover how the story continues in this free lecture from The Genius of the Book of Acts—the perfect sequel to Luke’s Maverick Gospel.

In this dynamic session, Dr. Bart D. Ehrman explores how the Book of Acts picks up where the Gospel of Luke left off, transforming the small Jesus movement into a global force. Is Acts a historical record, a literary masterpiece, or a theological statement—or all three at once?

You’ll get an insider look at how Acts redefines the roles of Peter and Paul, reframes early Christian unity, and reimagines divine intervention through miracles and missionary journeys.

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Is this a LIVE course?
This 8 x 50-minute lecture webinar & 'Q & A' was recorded LIVE on Feb 3-4, 2024. If you purchase this lecture after the live lecture date, you will be watching a recorded event. Either way, you will have lifetime access to the lectures and Q&A sessions. You will also receive advanced notifications of new live lectures and online courses.
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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 received an email sent to you with a significant discount to purchase the course.
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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 the seminar.

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