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Misquoting Jesus with Bart Ehrman

Why the Doctrine of Inerrancy Contradicts the Gospels

Jun 4, 2024
The podcast explores the views of Gospel writers on the inerrancy of other Gospels, challenges the misconception that Christianity requires a doctrine of inerrancy, and examines contradictions within the Gospels. It also delves into the theological implications of discrepancies in the accounts of Jesus' crucifixion and Passover, and debates the necessity of an inspired Bible for Christianity.
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Quick takeaways

  • The Gospel writers did not view other Gospels as infallible, evident in their alterations of stories, challenging the idea of inerrancy.
  • The emergence of the concept of original sin in the fifth century by Augustine influenced Christian beliefs in inherent sinfulness and the necessity of baptism for cleansing.

Deep dives

Development of Inerrancy in Christianity

The concept of the inerrancy of the Bible emerged in the 19th century as a modern idea, contrary to the historical views of Christianity. Inerrancy, claiming the absence of errors in scripture, became prominent due to challenges posed by science and a need for Biblical authority.

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