The Bart Ehrman Blog Podcast: Recent Episodes
John Mueller, Bart Ehrman Early Christianity Historical Jesus
Each week on the Bart Ehrman Blog Podcast, John Mueller will read two posts from the Bart Ehrman Blog – the first will be a post from the not too distant past, and the second will be from the blog archives (one published roughly the same calendar week but from years 2012 to 2016).
The Bart Ehrman Blog was created in 2012 to raise money for charities devoted to fighting poverty, hunger, and homelessness. Each week, Dr. Ehrman publishes 5 or 6 posts (approximately 1000 words each post) providing his insights, opinions, and illuminations on important issues and topics pertaining to the Historical Jesus, the New Testament and Early Christianity. To stay current with all of Dr. Ehrman’s new posts, to read any of Dr. Ehrman’s previous posts, to comment on any of his posts, to read Dr. Ehrman’s responses to comments, and to access other features of the blog, you must become a member of the Bart Ehrman Blog. Cost of membership is minimal (less $4 for a monthly membership or less than $25 for an annual membership) and ALL PROCEEDS from membership go to charity. To join, go to www.ehrmanblog.org
Dr. Bart D. Ehrman is a renowned scholar of the Historical Jesus, the New Testament, and Early Christianity; he is the recipient of numerous academic awards, grants, and fellowships; he is a frequent lecturer, debater, and media pundit; he has authored more than 20 books including five which made the New York Times Best Sellers List; he is the James A. Gray Distinguished Professor at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill; and among numerous other accomplishments, he is an incredibly great guy.
Dr. Ehrman might be "energized" if the mythicists were proven right, but his own rigorous investigation tells him that Jesus really existed.
Bart criticizes scientists who claim to have found the year of Jesus' crucifixion, pointing out they have no appreciation of the symbolism in Matthew.
Dr. Ehrman looks at the rewards and demands of teaching at a place like UNC-Chapel Hill.
Through descriptions of two honors theses, Bart shows the type of sophisticated research undergraduates sometimes undertake.
In the second part of his Blog Anniversary Guest Post, Michael Shermer describes 8 reasons that conservative Christians should appreciate the explanatory power of evolution.
Is It Even Possible to Follow Jesus' Teaching to "Love Your Neighbor As Yourself"
Did Jesus' insistence on complete self-sacrifice and caring for the less fortunate actually change people's behavior?
A Funny Story about the Rapture
A brief recollection about changing spiritual views, the fundamentalist idea of the rapture, and a film called "Thief in the Night" that was a precursor to the later "Left Behind" series.
A Christian NDE and the Problem with Being Filthy Rich
The Acts of Thomas has a vivid story that illustrates some early Christian attitudes toward charity.
Another Historical Scholar's Understanding of the Resurrection
Bart presents views of Gerd Lüdemann that emphasize Peter's vision as the origin of the story of the resurrection.
Specious Arguments for the Truth of the Bible: Are the number of texts we have of the New Testament an indicator of their reliability?
the first reading published March 29, 2022 Dr. Ehrman continues his discussion on violence in the Book of Revelation.
In the second reading published April 1, 2022, Dr. Ehrman talks about a blog fundraiser.
In the third reading published April 9, 2022, Dr. Ehrman wraps up his threat on violence in the Book of Revelation.
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https://ehrmanblog.org/two-of-the-worst-passages-in-revelation/
https://ehrmanblog.org/a-lottery-to-celebrate-the-blogs-10th-year-blogiversary/
https://ehrmanblog.org/the-apocalypse-of-john-and-the-gospel-of-jesus-conclusion/
In the first reading published March 20, 2022 Dr. Ehrman answer when Chapters/Verses were added to the Bible and when scholars realized the manuscripts did not fully agree.
In the second reading published March 25, 2016, Dr. Ehrman sets forth reasons to believe the book of Acts is not historically reliable.
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https://ehrmanblog.org/when-did-the-bible-get-chapters-and-verses/
https://ehrmanblog.org/is-the-book-of-acts-historically-reliable-the-negative-case/
In the first reading published March 16, 2022 Dr. Ehrman discusses a forged Gospel allegedly written by an Essene who witnessed the crucifixion of Jesus.
In the second reading published March 25, 2016, Dr. Ehrman responds to a question about his book sales and about a passage in Romans 16:7.
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https://ehrmanblog.org/29185-2/
https://ehrmanblog.org/my-book-sales-and-the-relatives-of-paul-weekly-readers-mailbag-march-25-2016/
In the first reading published March 10, 2022 Dr. Ehrman shares a story about a modern scholar who forged a gospel.
In the second reading published March 11 2014, Dr. Ehrman looks at the Gospel of John from a Thematic Perspective.
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https://ehrmanblog.org/a-humorous-modern-gospel-forgery/
https://ehrmanblog.org/the-gospel-of-john-from-a-thematic-perspective-for-members/
In the first reading published March 5, 2022 Dr. Ehrman gives an overview of the first two chapters of an on-line course he recently completed on the Book of Genesis.
The second reading (post published Feb 24, 2022) is a guest post by Douglas Wadeson involving Jesus and family values.
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https://ehrmanblog.org/in-the-beginning-myth-legend-and-history-in-the-book-of-genesis-part-1/
https://ehrmanblog.org/must-jesus-divide-families-guest-post-by-douglas-wadeson/
In the first reading published Feb 20, 2022 Dr. Ehrman shows via examples the differences in his books written for scholars and written for the general public.
In the second reading published Feb 29 2016, Dr. Ehrman finishes a thread pertaining to a debate he had re how the resurrection affected the disciples’ understanding of Jesus.
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https://ehrmanblog.org/heaven-and-hell-at-the-popular-level/
https://ehrmanblog.org/did-the-earliest-christians-believe-jesus-became-god/
In the first reading published Feb 19, 2022 Dr. Ehrman lists the difference and similarities between the messages of Jesus and Paul.
In the second reading published Feb 10 2014 Dr. Ehrman explains how the Greek numbers were expressed as Greek letters.
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https://ehrmanblog.org/the-messages-of-jesus-and-paul-basically-the-same-or-fundamentally-different/
https://ehrmanblog.org/how-to-make-greek-numbers/
In the first reading published Feb 5, 2022 Dr. Ehrman shares his preface to his new book on Revelation.
In the second reading published Feb 10 2014 Dr. Ehrman shares an assignment he gives his students regarding differences in the Resurrection accounts.
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https://ehrmanblog.org/preface-to-my-book-on-revelation-expecting-armaggedon/
https://ehrmanblog.org/discrepancies-resurrection-narratives-members/
In the first reading published Feb 5, 2022 Dr. Ehrman sets forth the historical record we have of Pontius Pilate’s existence.
In the second reading published Feb 4 2015 Dr. Ehrman tells the story of his first contact regarding the discovery of the Gospel of Judas.
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https://ehrmanblog.org/do-we-have-any-reliable-sources-for-pontius-pilate/
https://ehrmanblog.org/how-i-first-learned-that-the-gospel-of-judas-had-been-discovered/
In the first reading published Jan 25, 2022 Dr. Ehrman discusses the evolution of the apocalyptic views from the time of the prophets to the time of Jesus.
In the second reading published Jan 31 2014 Dr. Ehrman begins to explain where Mary Magdalene got her reputation.
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https://ehrmanblog.org/mary-magdalene-various-guises-members/
In the first reading published Jan 20, 2022 Dr. Ehrman discusses what the prophets of the Old Testament have in common.
In the second reading published Jan 25 2015 Dr. Ehrman talks about P75 and what it can tell us about the original words of the gospels
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https://ehrmanblog.org/how-accurate-are-our-earliest-nt-manuscripts/
The first reading is a guest post published on Sept 26, 2021 by Richard Fellows about the beliefs of Paul, Peter, and James.
In the second reading published Jan 21 2016 Dr. Ehrman discusses what Jesus may have meant when he referred to the “Son of Man.”
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https://ehrmanblog.org/jesus-and-the-son-of-man/
In the first reading published Jan 6, 2022 Dr. Ehrman shares the opening to his latest trade book soon to be published.
In the second reading published Jan 5, 2015, Dr. Ehrman responds to a question about Matthew’s failure to understand the clear meaning of scripture.
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https://ehrmanblog.org/matthews-ancient-approach-to-scripture/
In the first reading published Jan 2, 2021, Dr. Ehrman writes about his experience on some recent podcasts.
In the second reading published Jan 3, 2016, Dr. Ehrman explains what Paul believes the Resurrection did to sin and death.
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https://ehrmanblog.org/the-resurrection-in-paul/
In the first reading published Dec 25, 2021, Dr. Ehrman talks about two different views of the King of the Jews.
In the second reading published Dec 30, 2012, Dr. Ehrman gives an overview of Marcion as he sets up why he thinks a letter was attributed to Barnabas.
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https://ehrmanblog.org/why-was-the-letter-of-barnabas-attributed-to-barnabas-for-members/
In the first reading published Dec 16, 2021, Dr. Ehrman asks for your view of Christmas.
In the second reading published Dec 18, 2021, Dr. Ehrman discusses the charities supported by the blog.
In the third reading published Dec 19, 2012 Dr. Ehrman speculates why there are 14 generations in Matthew’s genealogy.
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https://ehrmanblog.org/end-of-the-year-option/
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The first reading published Sept 26, 2021 is a Guest Post by Richard Fellows pertaining to Pauls’ relationship to the Jerusalem Apostles.
In the second reading published Dec 15 2013 Dr. Ehrman addresses historical mistakes in Resa Aslan’s Zealot.
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In the first reading published Dec 2, 2021 Dr. Ehrman shares an op-ed from one of his students, Charlsie Doan.
In the second reading published Dec 4, 2016 Dr. Ehrman responds to two blog members’ questions regarding a critique of him and the Sheep and Goats passage.
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https://ehrmanblog.org/is-the-new-testament-authentic-readers-mailbag-december-4-2016/
In the first reading (published Nov 21, 2021) Dr. Ehrman introduces the Cynic Lucian of Samosata.
In the second reading (published Nov 18, 2015) Dr. Ehrman discusses how interest in the Church Fathers has evolved over the centuries.
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https://ehrmanblog.org/modern-interest-in-the-apostolic-fathers-for-members/
The first reading (post published
Nov 16, 2021) Dr. Ehrman writes about Bill O’Reilly’s book Killing Jesus.
In the second reading (post published Nov 23, 2016) Dr. Ehrman explains whether Jesus considered himself the Messiah.
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https://ehrmanblog.org/really-riled-by-oreilly/
https://ehrmanblog.org/jesus-private-teachings-about-the-king-of-the-jews/
The first reading is a Guest Post from Douglas Wadeson (post published
Nov 3, 2021) addressing whether Jesus actually healed people.
In the second reading (post published Oct 31, 2015) Dr. Ehrman writes about why most Jews rejected the Christian message following the crucifixion of Jesus.
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https://ehrmanblog.org/the-crucified-messiah-in-1-corinthians/
The first reading (post published
Oct 31, 2021) Dr. Ehrman ends his thread on his relationship with Bruce Metzger.
The second reading (published Oct 26, 2021) is a guest post from Dan Kohanski about how Yahweh became the God of all.
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The first reading (post published Oct 21, 2021) Dr. Ehrman discusses why it is rare for scholars to write trade books.
In the second reading (post published Oct 31, 2015) Dr. Ehrman points out who per Mark’s Gospel knows Jesus is the Son of God.
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https://ehrmanblog.org/starting-my-new-trade-book-on-revelation/
https://ehrmanblog.org/jesus-as-the-son-of-god-in-mark/
A special announcement about a Webinar Dr. Ehrman will be hosting on Nov. 7 2021 at 3pm Eastern Time on the subject of whether Jesus thought he was a divine being.
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The first reading (post published Oct 19, 2021) Dr. Ehrman explains how scholars determine what Jesus said and did.
In the second reading (post published Oct 18, 2016) Dr. Ehrman shares what we know about Marcion’s views.
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https://ehrmanblog.org/the-arch-heretic-marcions-theology/
In the first reading (post published Oct 2, 2021) Dr. Ehrman begins a thread on problems he has with the translation of the NRSV Bible, the best Biblical translation out there and one he worked on.
In the second reading (post published Oct 16, 2012) Dr. Ehrman discusses the evolution of anti-judaism.
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https://ehrmanblog.org/what-do-i-think-of-the-new-revised-standard-version/
https://ehrmanblog.org/anti-judaism-in-the-gospels-for-members/
The first reading (post published Oct 9, 2021) Dr. Ehrman xxx the passing of John Shelby Spong.
In the second reading (post published Oct 13, 2015) Dr. Ehrman answers a blog members’s question re the existence of manuscripts that are consistently anti-heretical.
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https://ehrmanblog.org/are-their-any-completely-anti-heretical-manuscripts/
The first reading (post published Sept 28, 2021) is a Guest Post by Amy-Jill Levine explaining why we sometimes think there are two contrasting Gods in the Old and New Testament.
In the second reading (post published Oct 13, 2016) Dr. Ehrman begins a thread on Jesus’ relationship with the Jewish law.
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https://ehrmanblog.org/jesus-and-the-ten-commandments/
The first reading (post published Sept 23, 2021) is a Guest Post by Scholar Marc Zvi Brettler about perceptions of God in the Old and New Testament.
In the second reading (post published Sept 27, 2012) Dr. Ehrman responds to a blog member’s question about Isaiah predicting the virgin birth.
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The first reading (post published Aug 17, 2021) is a Guest Post by Platinum Blog Member Fredrick Ackun about religious literacy.
In the second reading (post published Sept 9, 2016) Dr. Ehrman contemplates early gospel sources.
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https://ehrmanblog.org/messy-world-second-century-gospels/
In the first reading (post published Sept 12, 2021) Dr. Ehrman sets forth Jesus’ view of what happens to the righteous after their death.
In the second reading (post published Sept 9, 2016) Dr. Ehrman begins explaining the historical context of the Roman Emperor around the time of Jesus.
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https://ehrmanblog.org/the-rise-of-the-roman-empire/
In the first reading (post published Sept 2, 2021) is a guest post sharing his view about the beliefs of Peter and James.
In the second reading (post published Sept 8, 2016) Dr. Ehrman explains why scholars once believed our earliest manuscripts were not as similar to the original manuscripts as more recent manuscripts.
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https://ehrmanblog.org/do-most-manuscripts-have-the-original-text/
In the first reading (post published August 26, 2021) Dr. Ehrman discusses God’s active role in suffering.
In the second reading (post published August 21, 2021) Dr. Ehrman writes about a possible new blog feature.
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In the first reading (post published August 15, 2021) Dr. Ehrman gives examples of how God deals expresses his anger in the Old Testament.
In the second reading (post published August 21, 2015) Dr. Ehrman sets the stage for the bloody sweat passage in Luke.
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In the first reading (post published August 8, 2021) Dr. Ehrman writes about how Amos presents the wrath of God.
In the second reading (post published August 14, 2021) Dr. Ehrman writes about an upcoming Book Club fundraiser for the blog.
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In the first reading (post published August 5, 2021) Dr. Ehrman explains issues he faces in writing his upcoming book.
In the second reading (post published August 13, 2013) Dr. Ehrman explains why scholars believe the first two chapters of Luke may have been added later.
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In the first reading (post published July 29, 2021) Dr. Ehrman begins addressing reasons for thinking Cephas and Peter were different people.
In the second reading (post published August 10, 2015) Dr. Ehrman explains the difficulty with resolving a textual variant found in First Thessalonians.
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In the first reading (post published July 24, 2021) Jason Staples writes about his new book re historic use of the terms Israelite and Jew.
In the second reading (post published August 2, 2013) Dr. Ehrman discusses the diminishing authority of women in the early Church.
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In the first reading (post published July 15, 2021) James Tabors sets forth reasons for why he believes part of the Book or Revelation contains the eye witness account of the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius.
In the second reading (post published July 29, 2014) Dr. Ehrman discusses a statement by Josephus pertaining to the burial of those crucified.
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https://ehrmanblog.org/josephuss-clearest-claim-about-the-burial-of-crucified-victims/
In the first reading (post published July 6, 2021) Dr. Ehrman explains the contents of the Book of Revelation as he begins to write his new book on the Book of Revelation.
In the second reading (post published July 18, 2012) Dr. Ehrman answers a blog member’s question about whether differing Greek dialect is used to date manuscripts.
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In the first reading (post published June 29, 2021) Dr. Ehrman answers two questions from blog members.
In the second reading (post published July 11, 2012) Dr. Ehrmam discusses the impact of his seminar class with Bruce Metzger.
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In the first reading (post published June 20, 2021) Dr. Ehrman talks about his upcoming book on Revelation.
In the second reading (post published June 24, 2013) Dr. Ehrman discusses when the Gospel of Matthew was named.
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In the first reading (post published June 13, 2021) Dr. Ehrman discusses why tenure is important and how one in his field gets it.
In the second reading (post published June 20, 2014) Dr. Ehrmam addresses why fundamentalists should be concerned with the differences in our manuscripts.
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In the first reading (post published June 10, 2021) Dr. Ehrman concludes his thread on the Trinity.
In the second reading (post published June 14, 2014) Dr. Ehrmam address the difficulties with finding an “original” letter of Paul.
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In the first reading (post published June 2, 2021) Dr. Ehrman discusses the presence of the Spirit in early Christianity.
In the second reading (post published June 6, 2021) Dr. Ehrmam answers questions about his book, Did Jesus Exist?
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In the first reading (post published May 24, 2021) Dr. Ehrman invites you to a lecture series.
In the second reading (post published May 27, 2014) Dr. Ehrmam begins a thread on Gnosticism.
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The first reading (post published May 23, 2021) Dr. Ehrman shares his definitions of agnostic and atheist.
In the second reading (post published May 4, 2014) Dr. Ehrmam summarizes the heart of Jesus’ message.
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In the first reading (post published May 16, 2021) Dr. Ehrman begins explaining the presence of the spirit in the Trinity.
In the second reading (post published May 23, 2015) Dr. Ehrman discusses the differences in miracles/signs between the synoptics and John.
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The first reading (post published May 2, 2021) Dr. Ehrman explains what was decided at the Council of Nicea.
In the second reading (post published May 21, 2012) Dr. Ehrmam explains why it is likely stories of Jesus’ miracles were part of the original Gospels.
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The first reading (post published April 25, 2021) Dr. Ehrman sets forth a heretical position of the nature of Jesus prior to the Council of Nicea.
In the second reading (post published May 23, 2013) Dr. Ehrmam sets forth what Paul knew about Jesus and Judas.
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The first reading (post published April 6, 2021) is from Sam Devis who reads posts for the blog and has a podcast “When Belief Dies.”
In the second reading (post published Apr 23, 2014) Dr. Ehrmam begins a thread on Paul’s impact on Christianity.
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In the first reading (post published April 22, 2016) Dr. Ehrman responds to three questions from blog members.
In the second reading (post published Apr 23, 2011) Dr. Ehrmam addresses an argument by Dinesh D’Souza for why there is suffering.
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In the first reading (post published Mar 13, 2021) Dr. Ehrman points out problems of early Church fathers criticizing earlier adoptionist views.
In the second reading (post published Apr 15, 2014) Dr. Ehrmam details an alleged sighting of Jesus in the 1950s.
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The first reading (post published Mar 18, 2021) is a guest post from Brice Jones regarding Amulets and how they help with New Testament Reconstruction.
In the second reading (post published Apr 15, 2015) Dr. Ehrmam writes about false memories and Jesus’ death.
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In the first reading (post published Mar 27, 2021) Dr. Erhman gives some background re Passover in Jerusalem and how Jesus entered.
In the second reading (post published Mar 27, 2015) Dr. Ehrmam compares Matthew’s Gospel and Paul and whether followers of Jesus must follow the Jewish law.
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In the first reading (post published Mar 6, 2021) Dr. Erhman discusses the second weird event (hepatitis) that led him to be a research scholar.
In the second reading (post published Mar 21, 2016) Dr. Ehrmam gives an overview of the Book of Acts.
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In the first reading (post published Mar 7, 2021) Dr. Erhman continues a thread on the Trinity.
In the second reading (post published Mar 14, 2016) Dr. Ehrmam discusses student debates and the religious views of Paul and Jesus.
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In the first reading (post published Feb 28, 2021) Dr. Erhman writes about the differences of Jesus’ divinity between John’s Gospel and the Synoptic Gospels.
In the second reading (post published March 3, 2015) Dr. Ehrmam addresses two arguments from mythicists that Nazareth did not exist.
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In the first reading (post published Feb 13, 2021) Kristin Swenson provides a guest post pertaining to her new book.
In the second reading (post published Feb 18, 2013) Dr. Ehrmam explains why 666 is in the Book of Revelation.
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In the first reading (post published Feb 13, 2021) Dr. Ehrman writes about how a Quest led him to be a research scholar.
In the second reading (post published Feb 18, 2013) Dr. Ehrmam discusses evidence of a very very early early belief in incarnation Christology.
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The week’s podcast is of a question and answer session I had with Dr. Ehrman on the topic of a disagreement Paul had with a teaching of Peter and James. We discuss the source of this disagreement, its content, why they disagreed, and on which side of the disagreement, if any, Jesus would have sided.
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In the first reading (post published Jan 31, 2021) Dr. Ehrman answers a blog member’s question about the relationship between Jesus and Mary Magdalene as portrayed in the Gospel of Philip and the Da Vinci Code.
In the second reading (post published Feb 9, 2016) Dr. Ehrmam presents stories of group hallucinations.
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In the first reading (post published Jan 26, 2021) Dr. Ehrman explains his view of the world and compares the reason for his “belief” with those who believe in God.
In the second reading (post published Feb 5, 2016) Dr. Ehrmam answers 4 questions about his book Jesus Before the Gospels.
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In the first reading (post published Jan 21, 2021) Dr. Ehrman invites you to watch him record two of his lectures for his Intro to New Testament class.
In the second reading (post published Jan 27, 2014) Dr. Ehrmam presents reasons for believing Jesus was not married during his ministry.
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In the first reading (post published Dec 31, 2020) Dr. Ehrman sums up the changes and successes of the last year of the blog.
In the second reading (post published Jan 19, 2016) David Lambert answers questions pertaining to his book about the Bible and repentance.
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In the first reading (post published Jan 6, 2021) Dr. Ehrman begins a thread about the doctrine of the Trinity.
In the second reading (post published Jan 13, 2013) Dr Ehrman answers a blog member’s question about Christianity’s origin in a belief of heaven and hell.
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In the first reading (post published Dec 26, 2020) Dr. Ehrman invites you to read his new manuscript and help raise money for charity while doing so.
In the second reading (post published Jan 6, 2013) Dr Ehrman explains whether Paul had a copy of a Gospel, as Marcion alleges.
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In the first reading (post published Dec 25, 2020) Dr. Ehrman writes about the Christian message during these difficult times.
In the second reading (post published Jan 2, 2016) Dr Ehrman answers blog member questions about the divinity of Sophia, the rise of non-apocalyptic Christianity, and non-Christian evidence for John the Baptist.
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In the first reading (post published Dec 12, 2020) Dr. Ehrman wraps up a thread on suffering.
In the second reading (post published Dec 28, 2014) Dr Ehrman writes about whether Jesus’s birth in John is of a virgin.
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In the first reading (post published Dec 8, 2020) Dr. Ehrman writes about the benefits of being a Platinum Member of the blog.
In the second reading (post published Dec 13, 2013) Dr Ehrman begins a series of posts on Resa Aslan’s book Zealot.
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In the first reading (post published Dec 3, 2020) Dr. Ehrman discusses the difficulties in determining what is an “original” NT document.
In the second reading (post published Dec 1, 2013) Dr Ehrman explains Jesus’ resurrected body as viewed by Luke and John.
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In the first reading (post published Nov 27, 2020) Dr. Ehrman explains how to get your bid in for a fund-raising webinar.
In the second reading (post published Dec 5, 2014) Dr Ehrman provides reasons why the Gospel of Mark was named Mark.
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In the first reading (post published Nov 20, 2020) Dr. Ehrman writes about some feedback he received from a critic.
In the second reading (post published Nov 17, 2012) Dr Ehrman writes about the writings of the Apostolic Fathers.
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In the first reading (post published Nov 8, 2020) Dr. Ehrman discusses volunteer opportunities on the blog.
In the second reading (post published Nov 16, 2012) Dr Ehrman sets forth Mark Goodacre’s belief that the Gospel of Thomas relied on the Synoptics.
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In the first reading (post published Nov 2, 2020) Dr. Ehrman rejects a common argument for one’s religion.
In the second reading (post published Oct 14, 2014) Dr Ehrman discusses the author of Luke.
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In the first reading (published Oct 22, 2020) Dr. Ehrman reposts his very first blog post for the upgraded blog.
In the second reading (post published Nov 4, 2015) Dr Ehrman discusses the history of the Jewish Messiah.
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In the first reading (post published Oct 21, 2020) Dr. Ehrman answers a blog member’s question about teaching what you don’t believe.
In the second reading (post published Oct 27, 2016) Dr Ehrman discusses early evidence supporting Jesus really existed.
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In the first reading (post published Oct 9, 2020) Dr. Ehrman discusses the blog upgrade.
In the second reading (post published Oct 16, 2016) Dr Ehrman explains how some early Christians viewed Jesus’ relationship to the Old Testament.
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In the first reading (post published Oct 4, 2020) Dr. Ehrman addresses an archeological/geographical argument that has been used to support the authenticity of Acts.
In the second reading (post published Oct 8, 2015) Dr Ehrman explains why Luke is not supportive of all the Jews.
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In the first reading (post published Oct 2, 2020) Dr. Ehrman explains his difficulty with those who give God as the answer to things we haven’t yet been able to explain.
In the second reading (post published Oct 7, 2012) Dr Ehrman shares Fronto’s, tutor of emperor Marcus Aurelius, disparaging remarks about mid-second century Christians.
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In the first reading (post published Sept 15, 2016) Dr. Ehrman answers two blog member questions pertaining to an upcoming debate and where Revelation fits in with the deapocalypticism of Jesus.
In the second reading (post published Sept 21, 2013) Dr Ehrman discusses Jesus’ anger in Mark.
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In the first reading (post published Sept 13, 2020) Dr. Ehrman gives answer to three NT trivia questions he asked his undergraduate students on day one of class.
In the second reading (post published Sept 13, 2013) Dr Ehrman shares what we know about the Gospel of the Ebionites.
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In the first reading (post published Sept 11, 2020) Dr. Ehrman shares a Muslim podcast he was interviewed on that he thinks you would enjoy.
In the second reading (post published Sept 9, 2012) Dr Ehrman points out instances where Luke changes Mark’s version of Jesus’ death.
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The first reading (post published August 23, 2020) is a Guest Post from Prof. James Tabor re the republishing of his book “Paul’s Ascent to Paradise.”
In the second reading (post published Sept 4, 2016) Dr Ehrman explains why Paul and James view of justification by faith/words may not be contradictory.
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The first reading (post published August 23, 2020) Dr. Ehrman summarizes his view on Jesus and Jesus’ relation to the Son of Man.
In the second reading (post published August 30, 2012) Dr Ehrman explains why scholars don’t respond to questions re whether Jesus actually existed.
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| The first reading (post published February 2, 2020) is a republished guest post from Bob Cargill regarding a then recent book claiming evidence was discovered that Jesus was married. In the second reading (post published August 26, 2016) Dr Ehrman responds to a blog member who asks about the historicity of Jesus’ disciples being armed at Gethesame. Join the blog at https://ehrmanblog.org/ and read up to 6 new posts each week and every post in the archives. Your entire minimal cost of membership goes to charity. https://ehrmanblog.org/a-newly-discovered-gospel-was-jesus-married-with-children-2/ https://ehrmanblog.org/were-jesus-and-his-followers-armed |
The first reading (post published August 14, 2020) is a guest post from Ian Mills and Laura Robinson about their New Testament Review podcast.
In the second reading (post published August 20, 2015) Dr Ehrman explains how the bloody sweat passage shined a light on the importance of textual criticism.
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In the first reading (post published August 7, 2020) Dr. Ehrman translates the opening section of the Gospel of Judas.
In the second reading (post published August 1, 2013) Dr Ehrman discusses why men believed they were superior to women and their roles in antiquity.
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In the first reading (post published July 19, 2020) Dr. Ehrman responds to two questions pertaining to why atheists teach the bible?
In the second reading (post published August 2, 2015) Dr Ehrman discusses the original wording of Mark 15:34 “My God My God Why have you forsaken me?”
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The first reading (post published July 24, 2020) is a guest post by adjunct professor Jason Staples about a confusing statement made by Paul.
In the second reading (post published July 28, 2013) Dr Ehrman addresses whether women were associated with Jesus’ ministry.
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The first reading (post published July 13, 2020) is a guest post by editors Jill Hicks-Keaton and Cavan Concannon on their book about the Museum of the Bible.
In the second reading (post published July 20, 2012) Dr Ehrman answers a blog member’s question whether Paul knew of the historical Jesus when Jesus was crucified.
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The first reading (post published July 6, 2020) is a guest post by Patrick Payne describing his documentary in which Dr. Ehrman was interviewed.
In the second reading (post published July 16, 2014) Dr Ehrman looks at why Luke and Mark protrary Jesus’ death differently.
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The first reading (post published June 24, 2020) is a guest post by Prof. Julius-Kei Kato re the beatitudes.
In the second reading (post published June 27, 2016) Dr Ehrman begins a thread of posts about the authorship of the Pentatuch.
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https://ehrmanblog.org/how-do-we-interpret-the-beatitudes-guest-post-by-julius-kei-kato/
https://ehrmanblog.org/who-wrote-the-pentateuch-early-questions-of-authorship/
In the first reading (post published June 19, 2020) Dr. Ehrman responds to a blog member’s request to explain why suffering without God should lead us toward humility and caring.
In the second reading (post published June 10, 2014) Dr Ehrman shares the story of the discovery of the Nag Hammadi library.
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https://ehrmanblog.org/a-plea-for-humility-in-the-face-of-the-universe/
https://ehrmanblog.org/the-discovery-of-the-nag-hammadi-library/
In the first reading (post published June 21, 2020) Dr. Ehrman explains a new opportunity to have your writings available to blog members.
In the second reading (post published June 10, 2014) Dr Ehrman answers a blog member’s questions about the text of Philippians.
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https://ehrmanblog.org/do-we-have-the-original-text-of-philippians/
In the first reading (post published June 7, 2020) Dr. Ehrman looks at the responses of two Biblical Jesuses to what is going on in the world today.
In the second reading (post published June 6, 2013) Dr Ehrman discusses what Jesus said in Jerusalem that led to his death.
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https://ehrmanblog.org/two-ancient-jesuses-and-the-current-crises/
https://ehrmanblog.org/jesus-inflammatory-words-for-members/
In the first reading (post published May 31, 2020) Dr. Ehrman explains why even if we had the original gospels, it wouldn’t mean we would know the truth.
In the second reading (post published June 4, 2015) Dr Ehrman shares some interesting stories about the death of Judas not found in New Testament Gospels.
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https://ehrmanblog.org/if-we-did-have-the-original-gospels-would-that-make-them-true/
https://ehrmanblog.org/other-accounts-of-the-death-of-judas/
The first reading (post published May 28, 2020) is a Guest Post by esteemed archeologist Jodi Magness pertaining to Masada.
In the second reading (post published May 29, 2013) Dr Ehrman discusses how New Testament scholars can remain Christians knowing what they know.
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https://ehrmanblog.org/the-story-of-masada-guest-post-by-jodi-magness/
https://ehrmanblog.org/historical-jesus-scholarship-and-christians-for-members/
The first reading (post published May 24, 2020) Dr. Ehrman discusses a recent article exposing recent million-dollar fraud re early Greek manuscripts.
In the second reading (post published May 26, 2015) Dr Ehrman explains the different reasons for miracle stories in the Gospels.
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https://ehrmanblog.org/academic-fraud-at-the-highest-levels/
https://ehrmanblog.org/why-jesus-does-miracles/
The first reading (post published May 10, 2020) Dr. Ehrman reflects on a movie he recently watch and how it impacted him emotionally.
In the second reading (post published May 20, 2013) Dr Ehrman explains why he does not think Jesus’ rejection in Nazareth is historically reliable.
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https://ehrmanblog.org/a-powerful-film-and-some-raw-emotions/
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The first reading (post published May 5, 2020) is the first of several guest posts by Hugo Mendez explaining why he does not believe there was a Johannine Community.
In the second reading (post published May 15, 2012) Dr Ehrman answers a blog member’s question essentially about how can scholars today think they know more about early Christian events than those who wrote about it at the time.
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https://ehrmanblog.org/was-there-a-community-behind-the-gospel-and-letters-of-john-guest-post-by-hugo-mendez/
https://ehrmanblog.org/question-on-mistakes-in-ancient-sources/