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Misquoting Jesus with Bart Ehrman

How did Christianity take over the Roman World?

Aug 15, 2023
Discussing Christianity's growth in the Roman world, the podcast explores the exclusivity and evangelism that set it apart from traditional beliefs. It challenges theories on Christianity's rise, revealing the controversial origins of the New Testament Gospels. A scholar presents connections between the Old Testament and Gospel of Matthew, while discussions touch upon authors' personal faith transitions and misconceptions about leaving the Christian faith. The episode dives into Christianity's triumph in the Roman world, attributing it to evangelistic efforts and belief in the supremacy of their God.
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Quick takeaways

  • Christianity's appeal to polytheistic individuals led to mass conversions in the Roman Empire.
  • Henotheism in Judaism and paganism facilitated the transition of some pagans into a monotheistic worldview.

Deep dives

Rapid Growth of Christianity

In under 300 years, the number of Christians exploded from a handful to around 2 to 3 million people, including members of the Roman Empire. Christianity's appeal led to mass conversions among polytheistic individuals.

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