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Misquoting Jesus with Bart Ehrman
Who Says Mary Was a Virgin?
Dec 5, 2023
The podcast discusses the origins and significance of the Virgin Birth, debunks misconceptions about its roots, explores the differences and contradictions in the biblical accounts, examines the concept of perpetual virginity in Christianity, delves into the portrayal of Mary's virginity in the Bible, and challenges the traditional belief of Joseph as Jesus' father. It also explores Jesus's beliefs about his future role, the role of the Bible in Christian belief, and the relevance of the topic as Christmas approaches.
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- The Virgin Birth of Jesus is only mentioned in the accounts of Matthew and Luke, with Matthew emphasizing its fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies and Luke focusing on the divine origin of Jesus.
- The belief in the Virgin Birth became stronger in the second and third centuries, and it continues to be a foundational belief for many Christians.
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The Virgin Birth in the New Testament
The Virgin Birth of Jesus is found in the New Testament, specifically in the accounts of Matthew and Luke. Both authors present different perspectives on the Virgin Birth, with Matthew emphasizing its fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies and Luke focusing on the divine origin of Jesus. The Virgin Birth is not mentioned in the other New Testament books, such as Mark and John. Scholars debate the significance of the Virgin Birth and its development as a central tenet of Christianity. The belief in the Virgin Birth became stronger in the second and third centuries, and it continues to be a foundational belief for many Christians.
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