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Rick Sumner · 12-14-2006, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Peter Kirby

The award goes to... Mark Goodacre. Goodacre is the giant today in Synoptic studies, let's just hope that he eventually lets the entire New Testament enjoy his critical eye.

My first answer was actually Sanders and Goodacre, but I decided to go with a more diverse selection, rather than reflect my NT biases. When I gave a top 3 NT scholars on my blog, Goodacre and Goulder shared a spot on the list.

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Rick Sumner

youngalexander · 12-14-2006, 01:35 AM

Sorry guys, there was a similar question recently at E/C. I won that hands down, and claim the victory here as well.

god

Us atheists are easy!

Rick Sumner · 12-14-2006, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Peter Kirby

Probably the most difficult of the questions to give a non-idiosyncratic answer. The study of both the Gospel of John and the Synoptic Gospels find their fulcrum in the work of Rudolf Bultmann. Instead of seeking another, I will go with my gut and say Bultmann.

Isn't it almost inherent in the nature of the question that an idiosyncratic answer is the right one? I'd venture (and apparently you'd agree) that there are very few serious students of the NT who would not have Bultmann's name flashing through their head when asked this question. That should attest to how great his contribution was, and how much he deserves the spot.

Regards,
Rick Sumner

spin · 12-14-2006, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Peter Kirby

Which BC&H researcher would you most like to have had a beer with, if they were alive today?

I've already done that.

spin

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