The Bart Ehrman Blog Podcast

In the first reading (post published Dec 25, 2020) Dr. Ehrman writes about the Christian message during these difficult times. In the second reading (post published Jan 2, 2016) Dr Ehrman answers blog member questions about the divinity of Sophia, the rise of non-apocalyptic Christianity, and non-Christian evidence for John the Baptist. 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/christmas-2020/ https://ehrmanblog.org/readers-weekly-mailbag-january-2-2016/

In the first reading (post published Dec 12, 2020) Dr. Ehrman wraps up a thread on suffering. In the second reading (post published Dec 28, 2014) Dr Ehrman writes about whether Jesus’s birth in John is of a virgin. 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-virgin-birth-and-the-gospel-of-john/ https://ehrmanblog.org/is-suffering-a-problem-for-those-who-suffer/  

In the first reading (post published Dec 8, 2020) Dr. Ehrman writes about the benefits of being a Platinum Member of the blog. In the second reading (post published Dec 13, 2013) Dr Ehrman begins a series of posts on Resa Aslan’s book Zealot. 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/are-you-interested-in-a-platinum-membership/ https://ehrmanblog.org/aslans-zealot-start-members/

In the first reading (post published Dec 3, 2020) Dr. Ehrman discusses the difficulties in determining what is an “original” NT document. In the second reading (post published Dec 1, 2013) Dr Ehrman explains Jesus’ resurrected body as viewed by Luke and John. 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/paul-dictated-his-letters-how-does-that-complicate-finding-an-original/ https://ehrmanblog.org/third-view-jesus-body-resurrection-members/

In the first reading (post published Nov 27, 2020) Dr. Ehrman explains how to get your bid in for a fund-raising webinar. In the second reading (post published Dec 5, 2014) Dr Ehrman provides reasons why the Gospel of Mark was named Mark. 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/a-fund-raising-webinar-what-can-we-really-know-about-the-birth-of-jesus/ https://ehrmanblog.org/why-was-the-gospel-of-mark-attributed-to-mark/

In the first reading (post published Nov 20, 2020) Dr. Ehrman writes about some feedback he received from a critic. In the second reading (post published Nov 17, 2012) Dr Ehrman writes about the writings of the Apostolic Fathers. 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/at-least-dont-be-ignorant/ https://ehrmanblog.org/the-collection-apostolic-fathers-for-members/

In the first reading (post published Nov 8, 2020) Dr. Ehrman discusses volunteer opportunities on the blog. In the second reading (post published Nov 16, 2012) Dr Ehrman sets forth Mark Goodacre’s belief that the Gospel of Thomas relied on the Synoptics. 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/interested-in-volunteering-for-the-blog/ https://ehrmanblog.org/thomas-and-the-other-gospels-for-members/

In the first reading (post published Nov 2, 2020) Dr. Ehrman rejects a common argument for one’s religion. In the second reading (post published Oct 14, 2014) Dr Ehrman discusses the author of 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 membership goes to charity. https://ehrmanblog.org/why-do-some-people-make-such-bad-arguments-for-the-superiority-of-their-religion/ https://ehrmanblog.org/our-anonymous-gospels-starting-with-luke/

In the first reading (published Oct 22, 2020) Dr. Ehrman reposts his very first blog post for the upgraded blog. In the second reading (post published Nov 4, 2015) Dr Ehrman discusses the history of the Jewish Messiah. 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-original-blog-post-misquoting-misquoting-jesus/   https://ehrmanblog.org/the-jewish-messiah/

In the first reading (post published Oct 21, 2020) Dr. Ehrman answers a blog member’s question about teaching what you don’t believe. In the second reading (post published Oct 27, 2016) Dr Ehrman discusses early evidence supporting Jesus really existed. 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/what-happens-when-your-beliefs-contradict-what-you-have-to-teach-readers-mailbag/ https://ehrmanblog.org/the-gospels-and-the-existence-of-jesus/

In the first reading (post published Oct 9, 2020) Dr. Ehrman discusses the blog upgrade. In the second reading (post published Oct 16, 2016) Dr Ehrman explains how some early Christians viewed Jesus’ relationship to the Old Testament. 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.  

In the first reading (post published Oct 4, 2020) Dr. Ehrman addresses an archeological/geographical argument that has been used to support the authenticity of Acts. In the second reading (post published Oct 8, 2015) Dr Ehrman explains why Luke is not supportive of all the Jews. 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/hard-evidence-that-the-book-of-acts-was-written-by-an-eyewitness/ https://ehrmanblog.org/anti-judaism-in-the-gospel-of-luke/

In the first reading (post published Oct 2, 2020) Dr. Ehrman explains his difficulty with those who give God as the answer to things we haven’t yet been able to explain. In the second reading (post published Oct 7, 2012) Dr Ehrman shares Fronto’s, tutor of emperor Marcus Aurelius, disparaging remarks about mid-second century Christians. 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-believe-in-god/ https://ehrmanblog.org/christians-charged-as-perverts-and-criminals-for-members/

In the first reading (post published Sept 15, 2016) Dr. Ehrman answers two blog member questions pertaining to an upcoming debate and where Revelation fits in with the deapocalypticism of Jesus.   In the second reading (post published Sept 21, 2013) Dr Ehrman discusses Jesus’ anger in Mark. 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/debate-with-a-mythicist-and-the-book-of-revelation-readers-mailbag-september-25-2016/ https://ehrmanblog.org/jesus-getting-angry-members/

In the first reading (post published Sept 13, 2020) Dr. Ehrman gives answer to three NT trivia questions he asked his undergraduate students on day one of class. In the second reading (post published Sept 13, 2013) Dr Ehrman shares what we know about the Gospel of the Ebionites. 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/gospel-questions-and-problems/ https://ehrmanblog.org/ebionites-gospel-members/

In the first reading (post published Sept 11, 2020) Dr. Ehrman shares a Muslim podcast he was interviewed on that he thinks you would enjoy. In the second reading (post published Sept 9, 2012) Dr Ehrman points out instances where Luke changes Mark’s version of Jesus’ death. 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/sultans-and-sneakers-podcast-006-ehrman-on-debating/ https://ehrmanblog.org/jesus-going-to-his-death-in-luke-for-members/

The first reading (post published August 23, 2020) is a Guest Post from Prof. James Tabor re the republishing of his book “Paul’s Ascent to Paradise.” In the second reading (post published Sept 4, 2016) Dr Ehrman explains why Paul and James view of justification by faith/words may not be contradictory. 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/pauls-ascent-to-paradise-guest-post-by-james-tabor/ https://ehrmanblog.org/does-james-contradict-paul/

The first reading (post published August 23, 2020) Dr. Ehrman summarizes his view on Jesus and Jesus’ relation to the Son of Man. In the second reading (post published August 30, 2012) Dr Ehrman explains why scholars don’t respond to questions re whether Jesus actually existed. 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/at-last-jesus-and-the-son-of-man/ https://ehrmanblog.org/another-take-on-jesus-existence/

The first reading (post published February 2, 2020) is a republished guest post from Bob Cargill regarding a then recent book claiming evidence was discovered that Jesus was married. In the second reading (post published August 26, 2016) Dr Ehrman responds to a blog member who asks about the historicity of Jesus’ disciples being armed at Gethesame. 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/a-newly-discovered-gospel-was-jesus-married-with-children-2/ https://ehrmanblog.org/were-jesus-and-his-followers-armed

The first reading (post published August 14, 2020) is a guest post from Ian Mills and Laura Robinson about their New Testament Review podcast.   In the second reading (post published August 20, 2015) Dr Ehrman explains how the bloody sweat passage shined a light on the importance of textual criticism. 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/a-podcast-of-interest-to-you-guest-post-by-ian-mills-and-laura-robinson/ https://ehrmanblog.org/when-i-first-realized-the-importance-of-textual-criticism-the-bloody-sweat/