Bart Ehrman, a six-time New York Times bestselling author and leading Bible scholar, dives into the significance of the Gospel of Mark as the first written gospel. He discusses the challenges of dating ancient texts and the methods scholars use like paleography and carbon-14 analysis. The conversation uncovers how the Gospel of Mark influences interpretations of Matthew and Luke, all while exploring the synoptic problem and the original messages obscured by later edits. Ehrman’s insights promise a captivating understanding of early Christianity!