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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Diverse Views on Biblical Inspiration
- Inspiration in the Bible means God "breathing into" the text, but interpretations vary widely among Christians.
- The term used in 2 Timothy 3:16 suggests scriptures are "God-breathed," yet it doesn't guarantee literal inerrancy.
Understanding Biblical Inerrancy
- Inerrancy means the Bible has no errors of any kind including contradictions or historical mistakes.
- This strict view was taught at Moody Bible Institute but is not universally accepted.
Inerrancy as Modern Phenomenon
- Inerrancy is a modern 19th-century development, spurred by conflicts with rising scientific discoveries like evolution.
- Before this, Christians didn't insist on every biblical word being error-free.