Making Sense with Sam Harris

#313 — Apocalypse

Mar 25, 2023

Bart Ehrman, a distinguished professor of religious studies and an expert on early Christianity, joins for a deep dive into the apocalypse themes in Revelation. They unravel the complexities of Armageddon and explore how modern Christian beliefs shape perceptions of the end times. Ehrman shares insights on the Book of Revelation’s authorship and language, while also contrasting premillennialism and postmillennialism. The discussion highlights how these eschatological views impact political attitudes and policies, especially within American Christian Zionism.

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Bart D. Ehrman

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The Secret Rapture. Invented, not in revelations.

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Revelation Greek is not good and even grammatical errors.

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Intro

4min

Revelation and the Concept of Armageddon

8min

Revelation and the Language of Prophecy

6min

Unraveling the Book of Revelation

14min

Diverging Christian Eschatologies and Their Political Impact

3min

Sam Harris speaks with Bart D. Ehrman about the prophecies contained in the book of Revelation. They discuss his latest book, "Armageddon," and widespread Christian beliefs about the coming end of the world.

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