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The Bart Ehrman Blog Podcast

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.

Latest Episodes:

Why these Caricatures of the Old Testament God? Guest post by Amy-Jill Levine; Jesus and the Ten Commandments Oct 03, 2021

Show notes

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 Sep 27, 2021

Show notes

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 Sep 18, 2021

Show notes

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 Sep 13, 2021

Show notes

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 Sep 06, 2021

Show notes

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 Aug 29, 2021

Show notes

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 Aug 23, 2021

Show notes

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? Aug 16, 2021

Show notes

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 Aug 08, 2021

Show notes

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 Aug 01, 2021

Show notes

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/

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