The Bart Ehrman Blog Podcast

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Synopsis

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. Ehrmans new posts, to read any of Dr. Ehrmans previous posts, to comment on any of his posts, to read Dr. Ehrmans 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.orgDr. 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.

Episodes

  • Why these Caricatures of the Old Testament God? Guest post by Amy-Jill Levine; Jesus and the Ten Commandments

    03/10/2021 Duration: 21min

    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/

  • Christian Stereotypes of "the God of the Old Testament." Marcion is Alive and Well and Well and 59/What to do About It. Guest Post by Marc Zvi Brettler; Faith, History, and Isaiah 7

    27/09/2021 Duration: 18min

    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 Essence of Religious Literacy: A Christian Perspective. Guest Post by Fredrick Ackun; The Messy World of Second Century Gospels

    18/09/2021 Duration: 19min

    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/

  • On the Flipside: The Glorious Salvation of Saints in the Teachings of Jesus; The Rise of the Roman Empire

    13/09/2021 Duration: 16min

    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/

  • Was Paul Really at Odds with Peter and James? Guest Post by Richard Fellows; Do Most Manuscripts Have the Original Text

    06/09/2021 Duration: 23min

    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/

  • Sin and Divine Punishment as a Dominant Theme of Scripture; What Do YOU Think? A Matter of Life and Death

    29/08/2021 Duration: 16min

    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/

  • Is This a God You Want to Worship? Some Horrors of Scripture; Jesus' Lack of Agony

    23/08/2021 Duration: 21min

    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/

  • According to the Prophet Amos; A Blog Event! Want to Join a Three-Week Book Club?

    16/08/2021 Duration: 17min

    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/

  • My New View of the Book of Revelation; Did Luke Originally Have Chapters 1 and 2

    08/08/2021 Duration: 21min

    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/

  • Were Cephas and Peter Two Different People; The Textual Problem of 1 Thessalonians 2:7

    01/08/2021 Duration: 24min

    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/

  • Nazi's and the Meaning of the Word Jew, Guest Post by Jason Staples; How Women Came to be Silenced

    25/07/2021 Duration: 21min

    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/

  • Does Revelation Contain an Eye Witness Account of the Eruption of Mount Vesuvius, Guest Post by James Tabor; Josephus's Clearest Claim about the Burial of Crucified Victims

    18/07/2021 Duration: 28min

    In the first reading (post published July 15, 2021) James Tabors sets forth reasons for why he believes part of the Book or Revelation contains the eye witness account of the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius. In the second reading (post published July 29, 2014) Dr. Ehrman discusses a statement by Josephus pertaining to the burial of those crucified. 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/does-revelation-contain-an-eyewitness-account-of-the-eruption-of-mount-vesuvius-guest-post-by-james-tabor/ https://ehrmanblog.org/josephuss-clearest-claim-about-the-burial-of-crucified-victims/

  • The Book of Revelation and the END. Starting at the Beginning; Some Questions on the Greek

    12/07/2021 Duration: 18min

    In the first reading (post published July 6, 2021) Dr. Ehrman explains the contents of the Book of Revelation as he begins to write his new book on the Book of Revelation. In the second reading (post published July 18, 2012) Dr. Ehrman answers a blog member’s question about whether differing Greek dialect is used to date manuscripts. 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/the-end-starting-at-the-beginning/ https://ehrmanblog.org/some-questions-on-the-greek-for-members/

  • Some Intriguing Questions about Jesus' Predictions and Mental Health; Metzger and Me, the Seminar on the Canon.

    05/07/2021 Duration: 20min

    In the first reading (post published June 29, 2021) Dr. Ehrman answers two questions from blog members. In the second reading (post published July 11, 2012) Dr. Ehrmam discusses the impact of his seminar class with Bruce Metzger. 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/some-intriguing-questions-about-jesus-predictions-and-mental-health/ https://ehrmanblog.org/autobiographical-metzger-and-me-the-seminar-on-the-canon-for-members/

  • Why My Book on Revelation Has Been Different to Write; When Was Matthew Called Matthew

    28/06/2021 Duration: 18min

    In the first reading (post published June 20, 2021) Dr. Ehrman talks about his upcoming book on Revelation. In the second reading (post published June 24, 2013) Dr. Ehrman discusses when the Gospel of Matthew was named. 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/why-my-book-on-revelation-has-been-different-to-write/ https://ehrmanblog.org/when-was-matthew-called-matthew-for-members/

  • The Issue of Tenure for Professors; Fundamentalists and the Variants in Our Manuscripts

    20/06/2021 Duration: 20min

    In the first reading (post published June 13, 2021) Dr. Ehrman discusses why tenure is important and how one in his field gets it. In the second reading (post published June 20, 2014) Dr. Ehrmam addresses why fundamentalists should be concerned with the differences in our manuscripts. 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/the-issue-of-tenure-for-professors/ https://ehrmanblog.org/fundamentalists-and-the-variants-in-our-manuscripts/

  • The Trinity! A Final Summation; Complications with Finding an Original Text

    13/06/2021 Duration: 20min

    In the first reading (post published June 10, 2021) Dr. Ehrman concludes his thread on the Trinity. In the second reading (post published June 14, 2014) Dr. Ehrmam address the difficulties with finding an “original” letter of Paul. 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/the-trinity-a-final-summation/ https://ehrmanblog.org/complications-with-finding-an-original-text/

  • The Spirit in the Life of Jesus; Q&A With Ben Witherington: Part 1

    07/06/2021 Duration: 20min

    In the first reading (post published June 2, 2021) Dr. Ehrman discusses the presence of the Spirit in early Christianity. In the second reading (post published June 6, 2021) Dr. Ehrmam answers questions about his book, Did Jesus Exist? 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/the-spirit-in-the-life-of-jesus/ https://ehrmanblog.org/qa-with-ben-witherington-part-1-for-members/

  • Jesus According to the Christians: A Three Part Blog Lecture Series; New Discussion of Gnosticism

    28/05/2021 Duration: 16min

    In the first reading (post published May 24, 2021) Dr. Ehrman invites you to a lecture series. In the second reading (post published May 27, 2014) Dr. Ehrmam begins a thread on Gnosticism. 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/jesus-in-the-ancient-christian-imagination-a-three-part-blog-lecture-series/ https://ehrmanblog.org/new-discussion-of-gnosticism-for-members/

  • On Being an Agnostic. Or Atheist?; The Message of Jesus.

    23/05/2021 Duration: 15min

    The first reading (post published May 23, 2021) Dr. Ehrman shares his definitions of agnostic and atheist. In the second reading (post published May 4, 2014) Dr. Ehrmam summarizes the heart of Jesus’ message. 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/on-being-an-agnostic-or-atheist/ https://ehrmanblog.org/the-message-of-jesus/

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