Misquoting Jesus with Bart Ehrman Newly Discovered PROOF: Jesus Was an Illusionist
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Apr 2, 2024 Discover the shocking theory that Jesus was an illusionist exposed by the Roman government for fake miracles. Explore his transformation from magician to spiritual figure and the debate on whether his miracles were real or added later. Dive into the controversy of the authorship of the Gospels and the debate between historical evidence and faith-based arguments. Reflect on a seven-hour debate and book recommendation for understanding the historical Jesus. Learn about Jesus' miracles compared to Greek and Roman cultures.
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Publish Scholarly Work Before Trade Books
- Bart advises early-career scholars to publish scholarly work before attempting trade books for credibility within academia.
- He recommends balancing both scholarly and public-facing writing if you aim to do both careers.
From Technical Scholar To Public Author
- Bart Ehrman describes his unexpected path from technical scholarship to writing for general audiences and textbooks.
- He recounts resisting popular writing in graduate school before embracing both scholarly and trade books.
Explain Scholarship Without Jargon
- Bart recommends scholars learn to communicate without jargon to engage non-specialist audiences effectively.
- He warns academic training often leaves scholars unable to explain their work to laypeople and urges practice.