Misquoting Jesus with Bart Ehrman Without Error? A History of Biblical Inerrancy
Sep 9, 2025
Delve into the intriguing evolution of biblical inerrancy and how perceptions of the Bible have changed over time. Discover the historical context behind early interpretations from figures like Origen and Augustine. Unravel the tension between faith and scientific perspectives while debating whether recognizing the Bible's human elements diminishes belief. Imagine a Christianity without a formal canon and explore the complex implications of 'agape' love in early Christian thought. This conversation prompts deep theological reflection on the nature of scripture.
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PhD Secrecy To Avoid Being Scooped
- Bart Ehrman hid the exact topic of his dissertation because he feared someone would scoop him.
- He chose a highly technical, niche project on Didymus the Blind and gospel quotations to become an expert in a narrow field.
Language Study Revealed Biblical Errors
- Ehrman moved from assuming biblical literal accuracy to recognizing textual mistakes after advanced study in original languages.
- Reading the New Testament in Greek and the Hebrew Bible in Hebrew revealed errors that changed his view on inerrancy.
Inerrancy Is A Modern, Varied Claim
- Inerrancy as a term is modern and often means no errors in any domain, not just theology.
- Different people define inerrancy variably, e.g., autographs-only or even a specific Bible translation like the King James.
