Misquoting Jesus with Bart Ehrman Podcast
1) The Surprising Truth Behind "Love Thy Neighbor"
Jesus' most famous commandment might be to "love thy neighbour" - but what exactly does "love" mean, and how do you love your neighbour? Today, Dr. Bart Ehrman joins me to talk about the different mea...Show More
2) Did Jesus Invent Charity?
Bart's newest book, Love Thy Stranger, will be released on March 24th - but really, how much can you say about Jesus' impact on the moral conscience of the west? As it turns out, quite a lot - and thi...Show More
3) Did Jesus Invent Modern Morality? Exploring Ancient Ethics
The difference between right and wrong and how to live a good life has been a matter of debate for millennia. In the ancient world, different schools of philosophers subscribed to different theories -...Show More
4) Love Thy Stranger: The Radical Origins of Western Compassion
What did it mean to be a good person in the ancient world, and what did ancient cultures say about how we should treat one another? Today, Dr. Bart Ehrman joins me to discuss Jesus' teachings, the cul...Show More
5) The Surprising Reason Luke Removed Atonement from His Gospel
The writer of Luke's gospel drew heavily on the gospel of Mark - but was very careful to remove any idea of atonement - the concept that Jesus died in the place of others. Today, Dr. Bart Ehrman joins...Show More
6) Were Peter & Paul Really Martyred? History vs. Legend
It's well-known Christian tradition that the apostles Peter and Paul were both crucified as a result of their Christian faith, but what does history have to say about those legends? Today, Dr. Bart Eh...Show More
7) Are We Missing a Gospel? Unpacking the Q Source Debate
Q is a hypothetical source for the gospels of Matthew and Luke - but did it exist, and if it did, why are there no fragments of it? Today, Dr. Bart Ehrman joins me to answer YOUR questions about Q.
8) Lost Verses? The Biggest Changes Made to the Gospel of Luke
The original manuscript of the gospel of Luke may have looked entirely different from the one you might be familiar with - to start with, it might have lacked the first two chapters entirely. Today, D...Show More
9) Must Christians Keep Kosher? Decoding Matthew's Answer
The first followers of Jesus were Jewish, and followed Jewish law. After Jesus' death, gentiles started to convert to Christianity - along with additional Jewish members. Did these new converts need t...Show More
10) Sin, Death, and Salvation: Paul's Mysterious View
Sin and salvation are two incredibly important concepts for Christians - both ancient and modern. But exactly what is sin, and how does one attain forgiveness? Today, Dr. Bart Ehrman joins me to discu...Show More