Misquoting Jesus with Bart Ehrman Did Peter Really Found the Church in Rome?
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Nov 18, 2025 
In this enlightening discussion, New Testament scholar Bart Ehrman delves into the historical claims surrounding Peter as the founder of the church in Rome. He explores the earliest evidence, including Paul's letter, which intriguingly omits Peter's presence. Ehrman describes the early church's lack of formal hierarchy and examines how different cities organized their communities. He also traces the development of the tradition linking Peter to Rome, while revealing that many claims arose centuries after his time. It’s a thought-provoking take on early Christianity!
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Take Notes Even If It's Painful
- Take notes while researching because you won't remember everything precisely.
- Ehrman admits he must take copious notes despite finding the task painful.
Strange Post‑Publication Emails
- Bart Ehrman often receives emails misunderstanding or misrepresenting his books' arguments.
- He finds it frustrating when readers complain without having read or noted the work carefully.
Peter As Early Movement Leader
- Peter likely became the early movement's central leader because he was Jesus' closest disciple and eyewitness to a resurrection appearance.
- Bart Ehrman argues this prominence made Peter the rallying figure who helped start the early Christian movement.
