Get Bart Ehrman's course, "Did Jesus Call Himself God?": https://www.bartehrman.com/godman View all of Bart Ehrman's courses: https://www.bartehrman.com/alex To support me on Patreon (thank you): http://www.patreon.com/cosmicskeptic To donate to my PayPal (thank you): http://www.paypal.me/cosmicskeptic Bart Ehrman is an American New Testament scholar focusing on textual criticism of the New Testament, the historical Jesus, and the origins and development of early Christianity. He has written and edited 30 books, including three college textbooks. He has also authored six New York Times bestsellers. (Wikipedia)

New Testament scholar Bart Ehrman explores the history and contradictions surrounding Jesus' birth in the New Testament. They discuss the pagan roots of Christmas and its connection to Saturnalia. The chapter explores the birth narratives in Matthew and Luke, highlighting differences and shared themes. The prophetic perfect tense and prophecy fulfillment are explored, as well as contradictions in the birth narratives and a historical contradiction in the gospel. The concept and significance of the virgin birth are discussed, including the possibility of Joseph being Jesus' father.

New Testament scholar Bart Ehrman discusses the Gospel of Judas, exploring Judas Iscariot's motives for betrayal, the historical context of 'Messiah', differing perspectives on Judas across gospels, Gnostic beliefs, interpretations of Jesus, and the discovery and restoration of the Gospel of Judas.

Leading sceptical New Testament scholar Bart Ehrman and noted Cambridge University Bible scholar Peter J Williams engage in a conversation about the reliability of the Gospels. They discuss the importance of critically examining the claims of the Bible, explore the reliability of ancient authors, analyze the credibility of the Gospel of Luke and Acts, debate the variations in the resurrection accounts, and address the distinction between arguing against fundamentalist views and arguing against Christianity.

Bart Ehrman, biblical scholar, explores revelations about Revelation and discusses his intellectual adventure from fundamentalist youth to skeptical historian. They touch on the contradictions between scriptures and science, the cultural importance of the Bible, and the church's impact on culture and science. The conversation also covers the historical context of Jesus, dating the Gospels, and the misinterpretations of the Book of Revelation.

Bart Ehrman, New Testament scholar, joins Pete and Jared to discuss the historical reliability of the Gospels, highlighting the roles of oral tradition, authorial bias, and contradictions within the texts. They explore the criteria historians use to evaluate ancient written accounts and the impact of ancient historical consciousness on accuracy. They also discuss how the gospels were shaped by community beliefs and interpretations, as well as explore birth narratives, contradictions, and arguments against the mythicist belief.

Sam Harris speaks with Bart Ehrman, a New Testament scholar, about his experience as a born-again Christian, his loss of faith, the composition of the New Testament, the resurrection of Jesus, contradictions in the Bible, the concept of a messiah, and the conversion of Constantine.

Dr. Ehrman's view on the Bible changed after studying Greek manuscripts, discussing textual variations, historical examination, and personal reflections on their journey from evangelical Christian to agnostic.

Bart Ehrman and Richard Bauckham debate the reliability of eyewitness testimony in biblical accounts. Ehrman argues that human memory is fallible and that stories about Jesus in the Gospels would have changed over time. Bauckham, on the other hand, defends the trustworthiness of eyewitness testimony and explains how Jesus' teachings would have been memorized and passed on. They discuss the challenges of relying on vivid memories and psychological research on eyewitness testimony.

Bart Ehrman, a six-time New York Times bestselling author and Bible scholar, dives into the intriguing distinctions between the Apostle Paul as portrayed in Acts versus his own letters. He discusses the discrepancies in theological views and narratives, especially concerning Jewish law and salvation. Ehrman also touches on the dynamics of early Christianity, examining both unity and conflict within the church. Additionally, he highlights the enduring importance of the Anchor Bible Dictionary for understanding biblical texts and figures.