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Without Error? A History of Biblical Inerrancy
Episode 151
Have Christians always believed the Bible contains no errors or mistakes, or did this understanding develop over time? Dr. Bart Ehrman joins me to talk about the Christian view of biblical inerrancy!
Published on 12 hours ago
In Search of Q: The Hypothetical Source for Matthew and Luke
Episode 150
Understanding where the writers of the gospels got their information is the foundation of source criticism - but how does that work when the original sources are hypothetical? Dr. Bart Ehrman is here…
Published on 1 week ago
The Bible Before the New Testament: A Conversation with Joel Baden
Episode 149
Even though it was the religious text of Jesus, the Hebrew Bible is consistently overlooked by many Christians. Which is a shame, honestly, because it’s a fascinating collection of literature and an …
Published on 2 weeks ago
Why are the Gospels so Late?
Episode 148
The first gospel recording Jesus life wasn’t written until approximately 30 years after his death. Dr. Bart Ehrman is here to tell us why it took so long for pen to be put to paper, and how this impa…
Published on 3 weeks ago
Are the Gospels Filled with Fiction?
Episode 147
If the accounts of Jesus’ life found in the four gospels contain contradictions, how can we know what the historical Jesus actually said and did? Dr. Bart Ehrman explains how scholars sort historical…
Published on 4 weeks ago
What's the Point of John's Gospel?
Episode 146
As an historian, I’m pretty much always interested in ancient writing. Give me a document written a few thousand years ago, and I’ll be entertained for hours. My guest today is similarly minded, exce…
Published on 1 month ago
Paul's Bizarre Views on Salvation: Exploring the Apostle's Confusing Explanations
Episode 145
Just how many ways can one person explain how Jesus’ death and resurrection saves humanity? In the case of the apostle Paul, the answer is probably more than you think! Why explain it in one way when…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Was Jesus a Violent Rebel?
Episode 144
As an apocalypticist, Jesus was anticipating the end of the political system he was living under - but was he trying to hasten that end by plotting the violent overthrow of the Roman state? Does Jesu…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Did the Prophet Isaiah Predict Jesus' Crucifixion?
Episode 143
"But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed." That’s a passage from the book of Is…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Is Christianity Good for the World?
Episode 142
Has Christianity been a net positive or negative for humanity? If you wander into an online debate between an atheist and a Christian apologist, you may hear an enthusiastic discussion on just this t…
Published on 2 months ago