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Misquoting Jesus with Bart Ehrman

Misquoting Jesus with Bart Ehrman

Bart Ehrman 189 Episodes Sep 15, 2026

"Misquoting Jesus" is the only show where a six-time New York Times bestselling author and world-renowned Bible scholar uncovers the many fascinating, little known facts about the New Testament, the historical Jesus, and the rise of Christianity. The show features Dr. Bart Ehrman and host, Megan Lewis.

Episodes

Fixing Gospel Contradictions: 2nd Century to Now
Fixing Gospel Contradictions: 2nd Century to Now Sep 15, 2026 37:53 Around 170 CE, a Syrian Christian named Tatian noticed what a lot of readers have noticed since: the four Gospels don't always agree. So he fixed it. Tatian wove all four into a single, seamless account of Jesus' life. And for roughly two hundred years, in the Syriac-speaking churches of the East, that harmony was the Gospel.  Then the church came for it. Bishops collected copies and destroyed the
Why Are There Four Gospels?
Why Are There Four Gospels? Sep 8, 2026 44:08 Most Christians are used to reading four Gospels. But why are there four? Why not one? Or twelve? The early Church thinker Irenaeus fought hard to keep Christians reading all four gospels, but it wasn't a foregone conclusion.  In this episode, Bart unpacks how a four gospel new testament came to be, and what could have been the alternative.
Was Paul an Eyewitness of Jesus' Resurrection?
Was Paul an Eyewitness of Jesus' Resurrection? Sep 1, 2026 40:02 In a recent response to Wes Huff, Bart said the only eyewitness we know of who's converting people is Paul. A lot of people pointed out that Paul never met Jesus. Fair. But Paul is also the only person in the New Testament who tells us, in his own words, that he saw Jesus alive after his death. Everyone else reaches us secondhand. Bart unpacks what Paul actually claims to have seen, why Paul is th
How Bart Learned to Live Without God
How Bart Learned to Live Without God Aug 25, 2026 42:19 For many religious people who deconvert, losing their faith leaves a giant hole in their lives. They can lose their community, their purpose in life, and their understanding of how the world works. What does life look like on the other side of deconversion, once the dust has settled? Today we're talking about how Bart lives without God. We also have our bonus segment at the end, which this week is
Where did Satan actually come from?
Where did Satan actually come from? Aug 18, 2026 36:11 In the Old Testament, Satan is a minor figure at best, and one fully under the control of YHWH. He appears briefly in the New Testament, notably in the temptation of Jesus. How did Christianity take those minor references and end up with the lord of all evil?
What Moody Bible College Didn't Prepare Me For
What Moody Bible College Didn't Prepare Me For Aug 11, 2026 45:13 Those familiar with Dr. Bart Ehrman's career trajectory will know that he attended Moody Bible Institute, where he received his early training in textual criticism - but what is a "bible institute", exactly, and why do people attend them?
Was Jesus Actually John's Disciple? (Q&A)
Was Jesus Actually John's Disciple? (Q&A) Aug 4, 2026 35:39 Did you know that Jesus wasn't the only apocalyptic prophet traveling around Galilee during the 1st century CE? If the answer is "yes Megan, of course!", then you probably know something about John the Baptist. But what do we really know about him, and what impact did his teachings have on the historical Jesus?
Bart Fact Checks Apologist Wes Huff
Bart Fact Checks Apologist Wes Huff Jul 28, 2026 58:54 Last year, Wes Huff was a relatively unknown Christian apologist. Then he went on The Joe Rogan Experience, one of the biggest podcasts in the world, and spent more than three hours talking with Joe Rogan about biblical manuscripts, the New Testament, the historical Jesus, and the case for Christianity. The interview exploded online. It now has more than 8 million views on YouTube alone, over 40,0
Did Jesus Actually Believe in Heaven?
Did Jesus Actually Believe in Heaven? Jul 21, 2026 42:49 Did you know that Jesus didn't believe in the soul, heaven, or hell? As an apocalyptic Jew, these ideas would have been completely foreign to him. So where on earth did Christianity get the idea that a life well-lived would be rewarded with a place in paradise for your soul? Today, we're talking about where the idea of heaven came from.
8 Bible Myths Many Christians Believe
8 Bible Myths Many Christians Believe Jul 14, 2026 43:15 Have you ever heard a Christian say something about the Bible and wondered exactly where they were getting their information from? Today we are talking about the most common claims Christians make about the Bible that are not actually based in reality.
Who Really Chose the Books of the New Testament?
Who Really Chose the Books of the New Testament? Jul 7, 2026 41:11 Have you ever read something in the New Testament, maybe the Book of Revelation, and wondered why on earth it's included in the Bible? Why were these specific books included, and why are they considered inspired by God while the non-canonical writings are just the work of humans? Today we're talking about the formation of the New Testament, using listeners' questions.
John's Rewritten Gospel: What Did Scribes Change?
John's Rewritten Gospel: What Did Scribes Change? Jun 30, 2026 43:54 Did you know that scribes made changes to all of the books of the New Testament? Some of them were accidental, but some of them were very deliberate. The gospel of John is no exception - but what was changed, and why?

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