Each week on the Bart Ehrman Blog Podcast, John Mueller will read two posts from the Bart Ehrman Blog – the first will be a post from the not too distant past, and the second will be from the blog archives (one published roughly the same calendar week but from years 2012 to 2016). The Bart Ehrman Blog was created in 2012 to raise money for charities devoted to fighting poverty, hunger, and homelessness. Each week, Dr. Ehrman publishes 5 or 6 posts (approximately 1000 words each post) providing his insights, opinions, and illuminations on important issues and topics pertaining to the Historical Jesus, the New Testament and Early Christianity. To stay current with all of Dr. Ehrman’s new posts, to read any of Dr. Ehrman’s previous posts, to comment on any of his posts, to read Dr. Ehrman’s responses to comments, and to access other features of the blog, you must become a member of the Bart Ehrman Blog. Cost of membership is minimal (less $4 for a monthly membership or less than $25 for an annual membership) and ALL PROCEEDS from membership go to charity. To join, go to www.ehrmanblog.org Dr. Bart D. Ehrman is a renowned scholar of the Historical Jesus, the New Testament, and Early Christianity; he is the recipient of numerous academic awards, grants, and fellowships; he is a frequent lecturer, debater, and media pundit; he has authored more than 20 books including five which made the New York Times Best Sellers List; he is the James A. Gray Distinguished Professor at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill; and among numerous other accomplishments, he is an incredibly great guy.
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Dr. Ehrman might be "energized" if the mythicists were proven right, but his own rigorous investigation tells him that Jesus really existed. Bart criticizes scientists who claim to have found the year of Jesus' crucifixion, pointing out they have no appreciation of the symbolism in Matthew.
Bart shares his Thanksgiving message that is personal and reflective.
Dr. Ehrman looks at the rewards and demands of teaching at a place like UNC-Chapel Hill. Through descriptions of two honors theses, Bart shows the type of sophisticated research undergraduates sometimes undertake.
My New Course and Some Big Questions for Studying the New Testament
In the second part of his Blog Anniversary Guest Post, Michael Shermer describes 8 reasons that conservative Christians should appreciate the explanatory power of evolution.
Is It Even Possible to Follow Jesus' Teaching to "Love Your Neighbor As Yourself" Did Jesus' insistence on complete self-sacrifice and caring for the less fortunate actually change people's behavior? A Funny Story about the Rapture
A Christian NDE and the Problem with Being Filthy Rich The Acts of Thomas has a vivid story that illustrates some early Christian attitudes toward charity. Another Historical Scholar's Understanding of the Resurrection
Specious Arguments for the Truth of the Bible: Are the number of texts we have of the New Testament an indicator of their reliability?
the first reading published March 29, 2022 Dr. Ehrman continues his discussion on violence in the Book of Revelation. In the second reading published April 1, 2022, Dr. Ehrman talks about a blog fundraiser. In the third reading published April 9, 2022, Dr. Ehrman wraps up his threat on violence in the Book of Revelation. Join the blog at https://ehrmanb.log.org/ and read up to 6 new posts each week and every post in the archives. Your entire minimal cost of membership goes to charity. https://ehrmanblog.org/two-of-the-worst-passages-in-revelation/ https://ehrmanblog.org/a-lottery-to-celebrate-the-blogs-10th-year-blogiversary/ https://ehrmanblog.org/the-apocalypse-of-john-and-the-gospel-of-jesus-conclusion/
In the first reading published March 20, 2022 Dr. Ehrman answer when Chapters/Verses were added to the Bible and when scholars realized the manuscripts did not fully agree. In the second reading published March 25, 2016, Dr. Ehrman sets forth reasons to believe the book of Acts is not historically reliable. Join the blog at https://ehrmanb.log.org/ and read up to 6 new posts each week and every post in the archives. Your entire minimal cost of membership goes to charity. https://ehrmanblog.org/when-did-the-bible-get-chapters-and-verses/ https://ehrmanblog.org/is-the-book-of-acts-historically-reliable-the-negative-case/
In the first reading published March 16, 2022 Dr. Ehrman discusses a forged Gospel allegedly written by an Essene who witnessed the crucifixion of Jesus. In the second reading published March 25, 2016, Dr. Ehrman responds to a question about his book sales and about a passage in Romans 16:7. Join the blog at https://ehrmanb.log.org/ and read up to 6 new posts each week and every post in the archives. Your entire minimal cost of membership goes to charity. https://ehrmanblog.org/29185-2/ https://ehrmanblog.org/my-book-sales-and-the-relatives-of-paul-weekly-readers-mailbag-march-25-2016/
In the first reading published March 10, 2022 Dr. Ehrman shares a story about a modern scholar who forged a gospel. In the second reading published March 11 2014, Dr. Ehrman looks at the Gospel of John from a Thematic Perspective. Join the blog at https://ehrmanb.log.org/ and read up to 6 new posts each week and every post in the archives. Your entire minimal cost of membership goes to charity. https://ehrmanblog.org/a-humorous-modern-gospel-forgery/ https://ehrmanblog.org/the-gospel-of-john-from-a-thematic-perspective-for-members/
In the first reading published March 5, 2022 Dr. Ehrman gives an overview of the first two chapters of an on-line course he recently completed on the Book of Genesis. The second reading (post published Feb 24, 2022) is a guest post by Douglas Wadeson involving Jesus and family values. Join the blog at https://ehrmanb.log.org/ and read up to 6 new posts each week and every post in the archives. Your entire minimal cost of membership goes to charity. https://ehrmanblog.org/in-the-beginning-myth-legend-and-history-in-the-book-of-genesis-part-1/ https://ehrmanblog.org/must-jesus-divide-families-guest-post-by-douglas-wadeson/
In the first reading published Feb 20, 2022 Dr. Ehrman shows via examples the differences in his books written for scholars and written for the general public. In the second reading published Feb 29 2016, Dr. Ehrman finishes a thread pertaining to a debate he had re how the resurrection affected the disciples' understanding of Jesus. Join the blog at https://ehrmanb.log.org/ and read up to 6 new posts each week and every post in the archives. Your entire minimal cost of membership goes to charity. https://ehrmanblog.org/heaven-and-hell-at-the-popular-level/ https://ehrmanblog.org/did-the-earliest-christians-believe-jesus-became-god/
In the first reading published Feb 19, 2022 Dr. Ehrman lists the difference and similarities between the messages of Jesus and Paul. In the second reading published Feb 10 2014 Dr. Ehrman explains how the Greek numbers were expressed as Greek letters. Join the blog at https://ehrmanb.log.org/ and read up to 6 new posts each week and every post in the archives. Your entire minimal cost of membership goes to charity. https://ehrmanblog.org/the-messages-of-jesus-and-paul-basically-the-same-or-fundamentally-different/ https://ehrmanblog.org/how-to-make-greek-numbers/
In the first reading published Feb 5, 2022 Dr. Ehrman shares his preface to his new book on Revelation. In the second reading published Feb 10 2014 Dr. Ehrman shares an assignment he gives his students regarding differences in the Resurrection accounts. Join the blog at https://ehrmanb.log.org/ and read up to 6 new posts each week and every post in the archives. Your entire minimal cost of membership goes to charity. https://ehrmanblog.org/preface-to-my-book-on-revelation-expecting-armaggedon/ https://ehrmanblog.org/discrepancies-resurrection-narratives-members/
In the first reading published Feb 5, 2022 Dr. Ehrman sets forth the historical record we have of Pontius Pilate's existence. In the second reading published Feb 4 2015 Dr. Ehrman tells the story of his first contact regarding the discovery of the Gospel of Judas. Join the blog at https://ehrmanb.log.org/ and read up to 6 new posts each week and every post in the archives. Your entire minimal cost of membership goes to charity. https://ehrmanblog.org/do-we-have-any-reliable-sources-for-pontius-pilate/ https://ehrmanblog.org/how-i-first-learned-that-the-gospel-of-judas-had-been-discovered/
In the first reading published Jan 25, 2022 Dr. Ehrman discusses the evolution of the apocalyptic views from the time of the prophets to the time of Jesus. In the second reading published Jan 31 2014 Dr. Ehrman begins to explain where Mary Magdalene got her reputation. Join the blog at https://ehrmanb.log.org/ and read up to 6 new posts each week and every post in the archives. Your entire minimal cost of membership goes to charity. https://ehrmanblog.org/where-did-the-apocalyptic-views-of-jesus-and-others-come-from/ https://ehrmanblog.org/mary-magdalene-various-guises-members/
In the first reading published Jan 20, 2022 Dr. Ehrman discusses what the prophets of the Old Testament have in common. In the second reading published Jan 25 2015 Dr. Ehrman talks about P75 and what it can tell us about the original words of the gospels Join the blog at https://ehrmanb.log.org/ and read up to 6 new posts each week and every post in the archives. Your entire minimal cost of membership goes to charity. https://ehrmanblog.org/the-prophets-of-scripture-a-brief-summary-of-their-message-and-mission/ https://ehrmanblog.org/how-accurate-are-our-earliest-nt-manuscripts/
The first reading is a guest post published on Sept 26, 2021 by Richard Fellows about the beliefs of Paul, Peter, and James. In the second reading published Jan 21 2016 Dr. Ehrman discusses what Jesus may have meant when he referred to the “Son of Man.” Join the blog at https://ehrmanb.log.org/ and read up to 6 new posts each week and every post in the archives. Your entire minimal cost of membership goes to charity. https://ehrmanblog.org/was-paul-really-at-odds-with-peter-and-james-guest-post-by-richard-fellows/ https://ehrmanblog.org/jesus-and-the-son-of-man/
In the first reading published Jan 6, 2022 Dr. Ehrman shares the opening to his latest trade book soon to be published. In the second reading published Jan 5, 2015, Dr. Ehrman responds to a question about Matthew's failure to understand the clear meaning of scripture. Join the blog at https://ehrmanb.log.org/ and read up to 6 new posts each week and every post in the archives. Your entire minimal cost of membership goes to charity. https://ehrmanblog.org/how-i-begin-my-book-on-revelation/ https://ehrmanblog.org/matthews-ancient-approach-to-scripture/
In the first reading published Jan 2, 2021, Dr. Ehrman writes about his experience on some recent podcasts. In the second reading published Jan 3, 2016, Dr. Ehrman explains what Paul believes the Resurrection did to sin and death. Join the blog at https://ehrmanb.log.org/ and read up to 6 new posts each week and every post in the archives. Your entire minimal cost of membership goes to charity. https://ehrmanblog.org/bart-behaving-badly-podcasts-on-the-problem-of-suffering/ https://ehrmanblog.org/the-resurrection-in-paul/
In the first reading published Dec 25, 2021, Dr. Ehrman talks about two different views of the King of the Jews. In the second reading published Dec 30, 2012, Dr. Ehrman gives an overview of Marcion as he sets up why he thinks a letter was attributed to Barnabas. Join the blog at https://ehrmanb.log.org/ and read up to 6 new posts each week and every post in the archives. Your entire minimal cost of membership goes to charity. https://ehrmanblog.org/which-king-of-the-jews-do-you-prefer-christmas-message-2021/ https://ehrmanblog.org/why-was-the-letter-of-barnabas-attributed-to-barnabas-for-members/
In the first reading published Dec 16, 2021, Dr. Ehrman asks for your view of Christmas. In the second reading published Dec 18, 2021, Dr. Ehrman discusses the charities supported by the blog. In the third reading published Dec 19, 2012 Dr. Ehrman speculates why there are 14 generations in Matthew's genealogy. Join the blog at https://ehrmanb.log.org/ and read up to 6 new posts each week and every post in the archives. Your entire minimal cost of membership goes to charity. https://ehrmanblog.org/what-do-you-think-is-christmas-terrific-or-terrible/ https://ehrmanblog.org/end-of-the-year-option/ https://ehrmanblog.org/why-was-the-letter-of-barnabas-attributed-to-barnabas-for-members/
The first reading published Sept 26, 2021 is a Guest Post by Richard Fellows pertaining to Pauls' relationship to the Jerusalem Apostles. In the second reading published Dec 15 2013 Dr. Ehrman addresses historical mistakes in Resa Aslan's Zealot. Join the blog at https://ehrmanb.log.org/ and read up to 6 new posts each week and every post in the archives. Your entire minimal cost of membership goes to charity. https://ehrmanblog.org/did-paul-want-to-please-the-jerusalem-apostles-guest-post-by-richard-fellows/ https://ehrmanblog.org/aslans-zealot-factual-mistakes-members/
In the first reading published Dec 2, 2021 Dr. Ehrman shares an op-ed from one of his students, Charlsie Doan. In the second reading published Dec 4, 2016 Dr. Ehrman responds to two blog members' questions regarding a critique of him and the Sheep and Goats passage. Join the blog at https://ehrmanb.log.org/ and read up to 6 new posts each week and every post in the archives. Your entire minimal cost of membership goes to charity. https://ehrmanblog.org/an-article-about-religious-studies-by-one-of-my-undergraduate-students/ https://ehrmanblog.org/is-the-new-testament-authentic-readers-mailbag-december-4-2016/
In the first reading (published Nov 21, 2021) Dr. Ehrman introduces the Cynic Lucian of Samosata. In the second reading (published Nov 18, 2015) Dr. Ehrman discusses how interest in the Church Fathers has evolved over the centuries. Join the blog at https://ehrmanb.log.org/ and read up to 6 new posts each week and every post in the archives. Your entire minimal cost of membership goes to charity. https://ehrmanblog.org/a-humorous-take-on-wealth-from-a-great-satire-of-antiquity/ https://ehrmanblog.org/modern-interest-in-the-apostolic-fathers-for-members/
The first reading (post published Nov 16, 2021) Dr. Ehrman writes about Bill O'Reilly's book Killing Jesus. In the second reading (post published Nov 23, 2016) Dr. Ehrman explains whether Jesus considered himself the Messiah. Join the blog at https://ehrmanb.log.org/ and read up to 6 new posts each week and every post in the archives. Your entire minimal cost of membership goes to charity. https://ehrmanblog.org/really-riled-by-oreilly/ https://ehrmanblog.org/jesus-private-teachings-about-the-king-of-the-jews/
The first reading is a Guest Post from Douglas Wadeson (post published Nov 3, 2021) addressing whether Jesus actually healed people. In the second reading (post published Oct 31, 2015) Dr. Ehrman writes about why most Jews rejected the Christian message following the crucifixion of Jesus. Join the blog at https://ehrmanb.log.org/ and read up to 6 new posts each week and every post in the archives. Your entire minimal cost of membership goes to charity. https://ehrmanblog.org/those-darn-demons-guest-post-by-douglas-wadeson/ https://ehrmanblog.org/the-crucified-messiah-in-1-corinthians/
The first reading (post published Oct 31, 2021) Dr. Ehrman ends his thread on his relationship with Bruce Metzger. The second reading (published Oct 26, 2021) is a guest post from Dan Kohanski about how Yahweh became the God of all. Join the blog at https://ehrmanb.log.org/ and read up to 6 new posts each week and every post in the archives. Your entire minimal cost of membership goes to charity. https://ehrmanblog.org/do-i-hold-a-grudge-with-bruce-metzger/ https://ehrmanblog.org/how-yahweh-of-the-israelites-became-god-of-all-guest-post-by-dan-kohanski/
The first reading (post published Oct 21, 2021) Dr. Ehrman discusses why it is rare for scholars to write trade books. In the second reading (post published Oct 31, 2015) Dr. Ehrman points out who per Mark's Gospel knows Jesus is the Son of God. Join the blog at https://ehrmanb.log.org/ and read up to 6 new posts each week and every post in the archives. Your entire minimal cost of membership goes to charity. https://ehrmanblog.org/starting-my-new-trade-book-on-revelation/ https://ehrmanblog.org/jesus-as-the-son-of-god-in-mark/
A special announcement about a Webinar Dr. Ehrman will be hosting on Nov. 7 2021 at 3pm Eastern Time on the subject of whether Jesus thought he was a divine being. For more information, go to: https://www.bartdehrman.com/webinar
The first reading (post published Oct 19, 2021) Dr. Ehrman explains how scholars determine what Jesus said and did. In the second reading (post published Oct 18, 2016) Dr. Ehrman shares what we know about Marcion's views. Join the blog at https://ehrmanb.log.org/ and read up to 6 new posts each week and every post in the archives. Your entire minimal cost of membership goes to charity. https://ehrmanblog.org/knowing-what-jesus-said-and-did/ https://ehrmanblog.org/the-arch-heretic-marcions-theology/
In the first reading (post published Oct 2, 2021) Dr. Ehrman begins a thread on problems he has with the translation of the NRSV Bible, the best Biblical translation out there and one he worked on. In the second reading (post published Oct 16, 2012) Dr. Ehrman discusses the evolution of anti-judaism. Join the blog at https://ehrmanb.log.org/ and read up to 6 new posts each week and every post in the archives. Your entire minimal cost of membership goes to charity. https://ehrmanblog.org/what-do-i-think-of-the-new-revised-standard-version/ https://ehrmanblog.org/anti-judaism-in-the-gospels-for-members/
The first reading (post published Oct 9, 2021) Dr. Ehrman xxx the passing of John Shelby Spong. In the second reading (post published Oct 13, 2015) Dr. Ehrman answers a blog members's question re the existence of manuscripts that are consistently anti-heretical. Join the blog at https://ehrmanb.log.org/ and read up to 6 new posts each week and every post in the archives. Your entire minimal cost of membership goes to charity. https://ehrmanblog.org/john-shelby-spong-in-memoriam/ https://ehrmanblog.org/are-their-any-completely-anti-heretical-manuscripts/
The first reading (post published Sept 28, 2021) is a Guest Post by Amy-Jill Levine explaining why we sometimes think there are two contrasting Gods in the Old and New Testament. In the second reading (post published Oct 13, 2016) Dr. Ehrman begins a thread on Jesus' relationship with the Jewish law. Join the blog at https://ehrmanb.log.org/ and read up to 6 new posts each week and every post in the archives. Your entire minimal cost of membership goes to charity. https://ehrmanblog.org/why-these-caricatures-of-the-old-testament-god-guest-post-by-amy-jill-levine/ https://ehrmanblog.org/jesus-and-the-ten-commandments/
The first reading (post published Sept 23, 2021) is a Guest Post by Scholar Marc Zvi Brettler about perceptions of God in the Old and New Testament. In the second reading (post published Sept 27, 2012) Dr. Ehrman responds to a blog member's question about Isaiah predicting the virgin birth. Join the blog at https://ehrmanb.log.org/ and read up to 6 new posts each week and every post in the archives. Your entire minimal cost of membership goes to charity. https://ehrmanblog.org/christian-stereotypes-of-the-god-of-the-old-testament-marcion-is-alive-and-well-and-well-and-what-to-do-about-it-guest-post-by-marc-zvi-brettler/ https://ehrmanblog.org/faith-history-and-isaiah-7-for-members/
The first reading (post published Aug 17, 2021) is a Guest Post by Platinum Blog Member Fredrick Ackun about religious literacy. In the second reading (post published Sept 9, 2016) Dr. Ehrman contemplates early gospel sources. Join the blog at https://ehrmanb.log.org/ and read up to 6 new posts each week and every post in the archives. Your entire minimal cost of membership goes to charity. https://ehrmanblog.org/the-essence-of-religious-literacy-a-christian-perspective-guest-post-by-fredrick-ackun/ https://ehrmanblog.org/messy-world-second-century-gospels/
In the first reading (post published Sept 12, 2021) Dr. Ehrman sets forth Jesus' view of what happens to the righteous after their death. In the second reading (post published Sept 9, 2016) Dr. Ehrman begins explaining the historical context of the Roman Emperor around the time of Jesus. Join the blog at https://ehrmanb.log.org/ and read up to 6 new posts each week and every post in the archives. Your entire minimal cost of membership goes to charity. https://ehrmanblog.org/on-the-flipside-the-glorious-salvation-of-saints-in-the-teachings-of-jesus/ https://ehrmanblog.org/the-rise-of-the-roman-empire/
In the first reading (post published Sept 2, 2021) is a guest post sharing his view about the beliefs of Peter and James. In the second reading (post published Sept 8, 2016) Dr. Ehrman explains why scholars once believed our earliest manuscripts were not as similar to the original manuscripts as more recent manuscripts. Join the blog at https://ehrmanb.log.org/ and read up to 6 new posts each week and every post in the archives. Your entire minimal cost of membership goes to charity. https://ehrmanblog.org/was-paul-really-at-odds-with-peter-and-james-guest-post-by-richard-fellows/ https://ehrmanblog.org/do-most-manuscripts-have-the-original-text/
In the first reading (post published August 26, 2021) Dr. Ehrman discusses God's active role in suffering. In the second reading (post published August 21, 2021) Dr. Ehrman writes about a possible new blog feature. Join the blog at https://ehrmanb.log.org/ and read up to 6 new posts each week and every post in the archives. Your entire minimal cost of membership goes to charity. https://ehrmanblog.org/sin-and-divine-punishment-as-a-dominant-theme-of-scripture/ https://ehrmanblog.org/what-do-you-think-a-matter-of-life-and-death/
In the first reading (post published August 15, 2021) Dr. Ehrman gives examples of how God deals expresses his anger in the Old Testament. In the second reading (post published August 21, 2015) Dr. Ehrman sets the stage for the bloody sweat passage in Luke. Join the blog at https://ehrmanblog.org/ and read up to 6 new posts each week and every post in the archives. Your entire minimal cost of members+h ip goes to charity. https://ehrmanblog.org/is-this-a-god-you-want-to-worship-some-horrors-of-scripture/ https://ehrmanblog.org/jesus-lack-of-agony/
In the first reading (post published August 8, 2021) Dr. Ehrman writes about how Amos presents the wrath of God. In the second reading (post published August 14, 2021) Dr. Ehrman writes about an upcoming Book Club fundraiser for the blog. Join the blog at https://ehrmanblog.org/ and read up to 6 new posts each week and every post in the archives. Your entire minimal cost of members+h ip goes to charity. https://ehrmanblog.org/the-god-of-wrath-according-to-the-prophet-amos/ https://ehrmanblog.org/a-blog-event-want-to-join-a-three-week-blog-book-club/
In the first reading (post published August 5, 2021) Dr. Ehrman explains issues he faces in writing his upcoming book. In the second reading (post published August 13, 2013) Dr. Ehrman explains why scholars believe the first two chapters of Luke may have been added later. Join the blog at https://ehrmanblog.org/ and read up to 6 new posts each week and every post in the archives. Your entire minimal cost of membership goes to charity. https://ehrmanblog.org/my-new-view-of-the-book-of-revelation/ https://ehrmanblog.org/did-luke-originally-have-chapters-1-2/
In the first reading (post published July 29, 2021) Dr. Ehrman begins addressing reasons for thinking Cephas and Peter were different people. In the second reading (post published August 10, 2015) Dr. Ehrman explains the difficulty with resolving a textual variant found in First Thessalonians. Join the blog at https://ehrmanblog.org/ and read up to 6 new posts each week and every post in the archives. Your entire minimal cost of membership goes to charity. https://ehrmanblog.org/were-cephas-and-peter-two-different-people-a-blast-from-the-past/ https://ehrmanblog.org/the-textual-problem-of-1-thessalonians-27/
In the first reading (post published July 24, 2021) Jason Staples writes about his new book re historic use of the terms Israelite and Jew. In the second reading (post published August 2, 2013) Dr. Ehrman discusses the diminishing authority of women in the early Church. Join the blog at https://ehrmanblog.org/ and read up to 6 new posts each week and every post in the archives. Your entire minimal cost of membership goes to charity. https://ehrmanblog.org/nazis-and-the-meaning-of-the-word-jew-guest-post-by-jason-staples/ https://ehrmanblog.org/how-women-came-to-be-silenced-for-members/
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