Misquoting Jesus with Bart Ehrman Are the Gospels Filled with Fiction?
Aug 12, 2025
Delve into the intriguing contradictions found in the Gospel accounts of Jesus' life. Explore the varying narratives of his resurrection and genealogies, revealing the complexities of early Christian texts. Discover the theological motivations behind these discrepancies and their implications for understanding the historical Jesus. Learn about exciting educational opportunities in biblical studies that can deepen your insight into these narratives. This enlightening discussion invites a more nuanced appreciation of biblical texts and their interpretations.
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Personal Shift From Inerrancy
- Bart D. Ehrman says he once treated the Gospels as inerrant but later admitted contradictions.
- That admission troubled him theologically and launched his lifelong study of truth versus fiction.
Difference Versus Contradiction
- Bart D. Ehrman differentiates mere differences from true contradictions in Gospel accounts.
- He warns that only some mismatches can be reasonably reconciled by careful analysis.
Tomb Stone Contradiction
- Bart D. Ehrman points out Mark and Matthew contradict about the tomb stone at the resurrection.
- He treats this mismatch as an example of an irreconcilable factual contradiction.
