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The Bart Ehrman Blog Podcast

Summary: 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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  • Artist: John Mueller, Bart Ehrman Early Christianity Historical Jesus
  • Copyright: 2017

Podcasts:

 A Bart Ehrman Webinar for Charity | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 04:13

Special Time Sensitive Episode. On May 17, 2020, Dr. Ehrman posted that he will be hosting a Blog Webinar on May 31,2020 to help raise money for charities. To join the webinar, where you can ask Dr. Ehrman questions, listen to this podcast or check out the post at: https://ehrmanblog.org/a-bart-ehrman-webinar-how-we-got-the-new-testament/

 A Powerful Film and Some Raw Emotions; Jesus' Rejection in Nazareth | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 21:25

The first reading (post published May 10, 2020) Dr. Ehrman reflects on a movie he recently watch and how it impacted him emotionally. In the second reading (post published May 20, 2013) Dr Ehrman explains why he does not think Jesus’ rejection in Nazareth is historically reliable. 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.

 WAS there a Community behind the Gospel and Letters of John? Guest Post by Hugo Mendez; Questions and Mistakes in Ancient Sources | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 21:11

The first reading (post published May 5, 2020) is a guest post from Hugo Mendez explaining why he does not believe there was a Johannine Community. The second reading (post published May 15, 2012) Dr Ehrman answers a blog member’s question re how scholars can know more about early Christian events than those who lived them. 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.

 A Good Time for Wisdom!; What can we Know About the Life of Jesus | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 19:17

In the first reading (post published Apr 15, 2020) Dr. Ehrman begins a thread on the Wisdom Book of Ecclesiastes. In the second reading (post published May 8, 2015) Dr Ehrman writes about gist memories and what we can say we know about the historical Jesus. 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.

 Blog-Related Suggestions for Isolation; Differences Between Oral and Written Cultures | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 19:03

In the first reading (post published Apr 24, 2020) Dr. Ehrman asks for and offers suggestions of things to do during this time of Covid isolation. In the second reading (post published Apr 15, 2015) Dr Ehrman writes about brains in oral and written cultures. 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.

 Interested in a Webinar on My Book?; Paul's Importance in Early Christianity | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 22:14

In the first reading (post published April 17, 2020) Dr. Ehrman writes about his three textbooks and an upcoming webinar. In the second reading (post published April 24, 2014) Dr Ehrman writes about the importance of Paul to Christianity during Paul’s days. 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.

 Blog Anniversary 2020! Humans who Became Angles | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 20:56

In the first reading (post published April 5, 2020) Dr. Ehrman celebrates eight years of the blog and looks ahead. In the second reading (post published April 16, 2013) Dr Ehrman writes about humans that became angels in early Jewish texts. 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.

 Fresh Air Interview for Heaven and Hell: Airing March 31, 2020; Can a Made Up Story be a False Memory | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 15:05

In the first reading (post published Mar 29, 2020) Dr. Ehrman discussed his recent NPR Fresh Air interview pertaining to his new book. In the second reading (post published Apr 10, 2015) Dr Ehrman clarifies what he means when he states there are false memories in the gospels. 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.

 How to Begin with Heaven and Hell, an Excert; Resurrection Narratives in the Gospels | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 22:34

In the first reading (post published Mar 22, 2020) Dr. Ehrman shares the opening part of the Preface of his new book, Heaven and Hell, a History of the Afterlife. In the second reading (post published April 1, 2013) Dr Ehrman discusses discrepancies in the gospel accounts of the resurrection. 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.

 You Lost Me On Hello. A Plea for Expertise; Lost Letters of Paul's Opponents | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 19:39

In the first reading (post published Mar 15, 2020) Dr. Ehrman writes about being an expert and his issue with those who lack expert qualifications, yet question experts. In the second reading (post published Mar 23, 2015) Dr Ehrman explains why he wishes the letters of Paul’s opponents were discovered. 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.

 Intimate Relationships: Nonbelievers and Believers; Sources of the Fourth Gospel | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 18:28

In the first reading (post published Mar 8, 2020) Dr. Ehrman responds gives his insight for those in relationships where the parties have different beliefs. In the second reading (post published Mar 19, 2014) Dr Ehrman discusses the sources used to create the Gospel of 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.

 Authors and the Fiasco of Book Tours; The Greatest Controversies | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 15:50

In the first reading (post published Mar 1, 2020) with his upcoming book tour upon us, Dr. Ehrman talks about book tours, his upcoming dates and a funny book tour story. In the second reading (post published Mar 2, 2013) Dr Ehrman provides brief answers to Christianity’s 24 greatest controversies. 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.

 Was Christ an Angel, According to Paul?; Did Nazareth Exist? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 25:05

In the first reading (post published Feb 23, 2020) Dr Ehrman examines Paul’s view of whether Christ was human or divine. In the second reading (post published Mar 1, 2015) Dr Ehrman address a mythicists argument that Nazareth did not exist when Jesus was born. 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.

 Demons and Christians in Antiquity! Guest Post by Travis Proctor; Jesus' Death and Resurrection in Mark | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 25:05

In the first reading (post published Feb 5, 2020) Professor Travis Proctor writes about the view early Christians had of demons. In the second reading (post published Feb 24, 2014) Dr Ehrman explains why in Mark, nobody knows the nature of Jesus. 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.

 Guest Post by James Tabor: The Historian and the Supernatural; The Son of God, the Council of Nicea, and the Da Vinci Code | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 22:24

In the first reading (post published Jan 20, 2020) Professor James Tabor writes about the role of miracles and the supernatural in scholarship. In the second reading (post published Feb 16, 2016) Dr Ehrman writes about what really was decided at the Council of Nicea. 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.

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