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Did Ancient Scribes Alter Jesus' Words? Evidence from the Gospel of Matthew
Episode 167
The Gospel of Matthew was copied and recopied for hundreds of years before the invention of the printing press - and each new copy introduced new cha…
9 months, 1 week ago
The Real Mary: History vs Christmas Legend
Episode 166
Ever wondered what Mary, the mother of Jesus, was really like—beyond the nativity scenes and stained glass? This week, Megan Lewis sits down with Dr.…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
The Real Story Behind the Virgin Birth in Christianity
Episode 165
Mary's virginity is a central tenet in most (or all) Christian denominations - but when did the story develop? Today, Dr. Bart Ehrman joins me to tal…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Is the Christmas Story a Myth?
Episode 164
Did you know that the "Christmas story" everyone knows, with the shepherds and wise men, is actually an amalgamation of the accounts in the gospels o…
9 months, 4 weeks ago
How Did Scribes Change the Gospel of Mark?
Episode 163
We have hundreds of manuscripts of the Gospel of Mark, and no two are exactly the same. From spelling errors to deliberate, theologically-driven chan…
10 months ago
Missing Manuscripts: Uncovering the Original Gospels' Text
Episode 162
We often talk about copies of the gospels, how different manuscripts differ from one another, and the implications of these differences - but we rare…
10 months, 1 week ago
Did Peter Really Found the Church in Rome?
Episode 161
The Catholic tradition considers the apostle Peter to be the first Pope and the founder of the church in Rome, but what does the historical record sa…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Gnostic Christianity: The Beliefs That Shocked the Early Church
Episode 160
Gnosticism is one of the most confusing and enigmatic early Christian groups, whose beliefs were considered secret knowledge meant only for a select …
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Bart Unplugged: Rapid-Fire Answers on the Apostle Paul
Episode 159
Have you ever submitted a question to the Misquoting Jesus podcast? Ever heard the answer? Today, Bart and I are going to be doing an entire episode …
11 months ago
Night of the Living Dead: Matthew's Forgotten Resurrection
Episode 158
There are several resurrection stories in the New Testament - including, of course, Jesus himself, but what about the mass resurrection in the gospel…
11 months, 1 week ago