Misquoting Jesus with Bart Ehrman
Am I Going to Hell? What the New Testament Says About Death and the Afterlife
Jan 10, 2023
This podcast explores what the Bible actually says about the afterlife, debunking common beliefs. It discusses Old Testament conceptions, the purpose of New Testament literature, and the influence of Roman ideas on the concept of multiple levels of heaven. Additionally, it delves into Dr. Ehrman's academic leave, the meaning of the title 'James A Gray Distinguished Professor,' and funding in academia. A preview of the next episode on the Gospel of Matthew is also provided.
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- The Christian view of the afterlife evolved from a combination of Jewish apocalypticism and Greek philosophical ideas, differentiating from the Old Testament view.
- Jesus' teachings on the afterlife emphasized a physical resurrection and the arrival of the kingdom of God on Earth, with the righteous living in paradise and sinners facing punishment.
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Origins of the Afterlife Beliefs
The podcast explores the origins of afterlife beliefs and discusses how they have evolved over time. It emphasizes that the view of the afterlife in the Old Testament is different from the Christian view, which developed through a combination of Jewish apocalypticism and Greek philosophical ideas.
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