Misquoting Jesus with Bart Ehrman
The Omnipresent Fear of Death
Oct 31, 2023
The podcast delves into the fear of death, its portrayal in ancient literature, and its influence on the development of Christianity. It explores the appeal of an afterlife as an incentive for non-Christians to convert. Additionally, it discusses the radicalization of Jesus' ethics, translation discrepancies in his sayings, the importance of using parallel versions of the gospels, and the influence of the fear of death on ancient Judaism and early Christianity.
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Quick takeaways
- Humans have feared death for centuries, as seen in the Epic of Gilgamesh and ancient religious beliefs.
- Understanding the original Aramaic context can provide valuable insights into Jesus' teachings.
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The Influence of Fear of Death in Ancient Judaism and Early Christianity
This podcast episode explores the fear of death and its influence on the development of ancient Judaism and early Christianity. It highlights how various religious and philosophical views emerged to address this fear, including the belief in a future resurrection of the dead. The episode discusses the different views on the afterlife in Greek and Jewish cultures, as well as the changes in beliefs about resurrection within early Christianity. It also touches on the role of heaven and hell in resolving the fear of death, and how these concepts were used as a missionary tool to attract non-Christians to convert. Bart Erman provides insights into the historical context and the evolution of beliefs surrounding death and the afterlife.
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