Misquoting Jesus with Bart Ehrman

Bart D. Ehrman, a New Testament scholar and bestselling author, traces the surprising history of original sin. He explores what Genesis actually says, how Jesus and Paul approached sin and forgiveness, and how a Latin mistranslation helped shape later theology. Ehrman also examines Augustine’s influence, Mary’s Immaculate Conception, and Catholic, Protestant, and Orthodox differences.

Bart D. Ehrman, a New Testament scholar and bestselling author, examines how biblical manuscripts are used in apologetic arguments. He explores the Great Isaiah Scroll, the tiny P52 fragment, and a misdated Mark manuscript. The discussion also covers textual variants, forged Pauline letters, Jesus preaching in Hades, and why manuscript evidence cannot prove an unchanged Bible or Christianity’s truth.

Bart D. Ehrman, a New Testament scholar and bestselling author, explores the Book of Daniel’s visions, its surprisingly accurate history, and the moment its predictions break down. He examines apocalyptic Judaism, the four beasts, the Son of Man, and Daniel’s possible influence on Jesus. The conversation also visits modern end-times predictions and why failed prophecy remains persuasive.

Bart D. Ehrman, a New Testament scholar and bestselling author, explores the King James Bible’s dazzling literary legacy and serious limits as a study tool. He traces its roots to William Tyndale, unpacks obsolete words, theological translation choices, late manuscripts, and infamous printing errors. He also tackles original sin, early Christian evangelism, and Jesus’ sayings about eunuchs.

Bart D. Ehrman, a New Testament scholar and bestselling author, explores Christianity’s long struggle with Gospel contradictions. He examines Tatian’s Diatessaron, a lost second-century harmony weaving Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John into one narrative. Ehrman also discusses earlier harmonizing efforts, the destruction of Tatian’s work, and what disappears when distinct Gospel voices are merged.

Bart D. Ehrman, a New Testament scholar and bestselling author, explores why Christianity preserved four Gospels instead of one or many more. He examines Irenaeus’s defense of the fourfold collection, rival Gospels and alternative canons, the Gospel of Peter, and how theological conflicts shaped which writings became authoritative. Along the way, he discusses Paul, anti-Judaism, Peter’s portrayal, and the Turin Shroud.

Paul is the only New Testament figure to personally claim he saw Jesus alive after the crucifixion. This discussion examines what Paul’s vision may have been, what he knew about Peter and James, and why the Gospel accounts offer no confirmed eyewitness authors or contemporary records. It also explores conflicting resurrection narratives, the limits of memory, and the difference between faith and historical proof.

Bart Ehrman, New Testament scholar and bestselling author who studies early Christianity, reflects on his deconversion and life after losing belief. He talks about why suffering led him away from faith. He describes social loss and rebuilding relationships. He explains why liturgy still appeals and how meaning and ethics persist without a divine foundation.

Bart D. Ehrman, New Testament scholar and bestselling author, unpacks how a minor adversary in early texts became the cosmic evil figure. He traces Satan from Hasatan in Job, through Daniel’s apocalyptic foes, to the Eden serpent’s later identification. He also explores fallen angels, the merging of names like Beelzebub, and how imagery of hell shaped the devil we know.

Bart Ehrman, New Testament scholar and bestselling author, recounts his Moody Bible Institute years and how they shaped his path. He contrasts strict campus life with later liberal arts training. He explores fundamentalist thinking, his shifting convictions, and how scholarly methods transformed his approach. Bonus Q&A tackles tough biblical questions.