Best Bart Ehrman Podcasts (2024)

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Do We Believe in the Separation of Church and State? 43:58

2h ago43:58

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For a country that was apparently founded on the separation of church and state, US politics seems to be deeply enmeshed with Christianity. Now, Louisiana classrooms are required by state law to display the ten commandments…which definitely seems to be blurring the lines between church and state! Today we’re talking about what the separation of chu…

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"What Did the Prophet Isaiah Say About Jesus? " 44:49

2d ago44:49

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Paul and Jesus at Odds 39:45

9d ago39:45

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Were Jesus and Paul were on different pages when it came to the most important issue for them both, how a person can be saved? In this episode, Bart and Megan explore Gospels and the letters of Paul to see where these two pivotal figures share many similar views and yet appear to stand completely at odds on the major question. If they did, then is …

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Did Jesus Really Go to Hell? 46:14

16d ago46:14

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In this episode, Bart and Megan dive into the ancient doctrine called the "Harrowing of Hell," which is still believed by millions today. But what are we to make of idea that Jesus' salvation was universal? Literally everyone gets saved?

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Christian Monks in a Desert Full of Sound 37:29

23d ago37:29

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Most of us think of early Christian monks moving into the desert to escape the chaos and noise of civilization to lead the quiet contemplative life. In a fascinating study by Kim Haines-Eitzen we learn that in fact the desert was and is unexpectedly filled with sound. Based on her high-tech own recordings in some of the major deserts of the world, …

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Why the Doctrine of Inerrancy Contradicts the Gospels 45:40

1M ago45:40

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Many modern Christians view the Bible as the inspired, inerrant word of God. Is that what its own authors thought? Did the author of Matthew, for example, think the Gospel of Mark was infallible? If so, why did he change it? In this episode we look at the views of the Gospel writers about the inerrancy of other Gospels -- even those also found in t…

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Were Early Christians Known to Be Moral Reprobates? 37:54

1M ago37:54

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Many modern Christians think Christians are inherently more moral than non-believers. Non-Christians, as a rule, don't think so. What about in the ancient world? Why is it that the most widely attested view among ancient pagans was the opposite, that Christians were dangerously immoral reprobates? Why weren't they seen as stalwart proponents of fam…

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Did Jesus Have to Suffer? Trying to Make Sense of a Troubling View 42:56

1M ago42:56

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Did Jesus himself think or talk about his imminent sufferings—did he predict his own brutal end, or have those parts been creatively interpreted by later authors to fit a theological agenda? This episode offers a chance to uncover the layers of historical, religious, and philosophical complexities surrounding these ancient texts.…

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Is the "Good Book" Really So Good? 47:05

2M ago47:05

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We are all familiar with the disturbing parts of the Bible, with it's divinely sanctioned violence from the destruction of Jericho in the Old Testament to the destruction of the world in the New, from the passages that justify slavery to the patriarchal views of ancient Israel and the writings in the name of Paul. How have evangelicals tried to sal…

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Is religion just another myth, fairytale, or legend? ( imbeggar response) 30:23

2M ago30:23

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Is God real? Was Christianity just made up. Or a myth, fairytale or legend invented for control, money, and power? Was the God of Christianity copied from other ancient mythical gods such as Mithras, Horus, and Dionysus? Is there any historical support to this claim? What do the scholars say? Is religion just another myth, fairytale, or legend? htt…

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Why Gospel Authorship CANNOT Be Correct* (feat Kamil Gregor) ( InspiringPhilosophy response) 1:32:52

2M ago1:32:52

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The traditional understanding is that the four biblical gospels were written by apostles or their close companions. But most scholars today believe these attributions were added much later and that all four gospels originally circulated anonymously. In this in-depth analysis, we dive into the historical evidence surrounding gospel authorship. Looki…

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Was Jesus Buried on the Day of His Crucifixion 50:14

2M ago50:14

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All the Gospels agree that on the day Jesus was crucified, Joseph of Arimathea asked Pilate for the body and took it from the cross to bury in a tomb. What almost no one realizes is that this would have been unprecedented, so far as we know, in the Roman world, where part of the humiliation of crucifixion was for the corpse to be left on the cross …

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Less Ham, More Lies: The Future of AiG. - (Ken) Ham & AiG News 30:46

2M ago30:46

30:46

== Go to https://ground.news/paulogia to see through media bias and know where your news is coming from. Subscribe through my link to get 30% unlimited access this month only. == Paulogia does a survey of recent Answers News episodes featuring such stories as new Answers in Genesis CEO Martyn Iles, science paints a new picture of the ancient past, …

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What Did Judas Betray? 47:59

2M ago47:59

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The Gospels agree that Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus, even if they don't agree on why he did it. But is their view about *what* he did plausible? That he told the authorities where they could find Jesus without any crowds around? There are, in fact, reasons for thinking that Judas did something far more sinister, that he revealed a key teaching of …

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Christian Detective SHOOTS DOWN My Case! (J Warner Wallace response) 27:57

2M ago27:57

27:57

Jojo Ruba interviews NBC Dateline Cold Case Investigator and renowned Los Angeles detective, J. Warner Wallace, about his new book: "Person of Interest" where Wallace set out to disprove or prove the existence of Jesus Christ without relying on "Bible Scripture". Be prepared to be shocked!!! Is what you believe really true when you look at the cold…

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Six Times This Christian Was WRONG About This Bible Scholar (feat Dr Bart Ehrman) 30:14

2M ago30:14

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Christian apologist Frank Turek likes to quote renowned Bible scholar Dr Bart Ehrman to back up his points... the trouble is that seemingly every time he's misrepresenting the professor's points. Dr Ehrman joins me to review his actual positions. == SIGN UP for BART's "Scribal Corruption of Scripture" COURSE == http://www.tinyurl.com/BartScribe Sup…

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No, Jesus WASN'T Special. (feat Dr James Tabor) (Jeremiah Johnston response) 51:24

2M ago51:24

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Bible scholar Dr. James Tabor joins us to discuss the evidence for Jesus' resurrection, debating Christian apologist Dr. Jeremiah Johnston. Tabor argues that the Dead Sea Scrolls show similar "suffering servant" messianic motifs existed in Judaism before Jesus, undermining Johnston's claim that Jesus' death and resurrection was unique and unexpecte…

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The Disturbing Views of God and Suffering in the Book of Job 47:10

2M ago47:10

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Most readers don't realize, however, that the vast majority of the book comes from a different author who has a completely different view of why people suffer.

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Ancient Iceman Leaves Evolutionists STUNNED - (Ken) Ham & AiG News 32:03

3M ago32:03

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== Go to https://ground.news/paulogia to see through media bias and know where your news is coming from. Subscribe through my link to get 30% unlimited access this month only. == Paulogia does a survey of recent Answers News episodes featuring such stories as a new look at Ötzi the Iceman’s DNA reveals new ancestry and other surprises, Ancient Skul…

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Do We Have a Soul? 50:33

3M ago50:33

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Most people think that everyone has a soul that is resident in the body. The vast majority of Christians believe the soul lives on after the body dies. But ironically the vast majority of people -- even devoted readers of the Bible -- have never noticed what the biblical writers actually say about it. In this episode we look at views of the soul fo…

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What This Scholar Got WRONG About Bible Names (feat Kamil Gregor & Brian Blais) 38:03

3M ago38:03

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A recent peer-reviewed paper critically examines an argument made by biblical scholar Richard Bauckham that the distribution of names in the Gospels matches what we'd expect if they were based on eyewitness testimony. It points out flaws in Bauckham's data and analysis, and presents new statistical tests showing his conclusions don't follow from th…

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Did Slaves Give Us the New Testament? 48:23

3M ago48:23

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This week Bart will be interviewing New Testament scholar and public intellectual Candida Moss, on her new book, God's Ghostwriters: Enslaved Christians and the Making of the Bible. In the book, Dr. Moss (Professor in the Department of Theology and Religion at the University of Birmingham) maintains that parts of the Bible may have been written by …

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Newly Discovered PROOF: Jesus Was an Illusionist 42:14

3M ago42:14

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In an absolutely shocking turn of events, Bart has learned of a first-century Gospel that will overturn everything scholars think they know about Jesus, showing that he was a charlatan exposed by the Roman government for duping the Jewish crowds by sophisticated works of magic. The Gospel, set to be published this week by the NY Times, details how …

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Was Peter a Rock or Shifting Sand? Jesus' Closest Disciple in History and Legend. 43:59

3M ago43:59

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Jesus' closest disciple was Simon, whom henicknamed "Peter" -- that is "The Rock." But in the Gospels and the writings of Paul, Peter is fickle, clumsy, and unreliable, less like a rock than shifting sand. After the New Testament we have numerous writings both about and allegedly by him. In looking over all these records, what can we say about the …

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Evolution is HOPELESS! (feat MindShift) 29:22

4M ago29:22

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Our examination of the "Evolution Exposed" all-star creationist six-hour epic seminar with Ray Comfort and 10 other well-known prominent anti-evolution speakers. This time, sign-writer Tim Chaffey tries to answer life's seven biggest questions. Subscribe to @MindShift-Brandon channel. Support Paulogia at http://www.patreon.com/paulogia http://www.p…

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Did Jesus Think He Was the Messiah? 44:54

4M ago44:54

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Jesus' followers have always called him the "messiah," from the earliest days of the religion -- so much so that "Christ" (the Greek word for Messiah) became his second name. But most Jews, both then and now, rejected the claim, pointing out that Jesus in fact was nothing like the messiah. Do they have a point? If so, why did Jesus' early followers…

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Dead Sea Scrolls: What Apologists Hope You'll Never Find Out (feat. Dr James Tabor) 26:34

4M ago26:34

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Christian apologist Josh McDowell irresponsibly overstates what the Dead Sea Scrolls can tell us about Old Testament reliability. Dr John Bergsma insists that John the Baptist and several of Jesus' disciples were part of the Dead Sea Scroll group. Meanwhile, Dr Craig Evans insists that any notion of Jesus parallels are rejected by scholars and outs…

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Christian Apologetics are Academically Irrelevant (feat Derek Lambert) (William Lane Craig response) 48:17

4M ago48:17

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William Lane Craig responds to a video by @MythVisionPodcast about the relevance of apologetics in the world of scholarly academics. ==== SOME MVP COURSES ==== https://paulogia--pursuit4knowledge.thrivecart.com/firstgospel/ https://paulogia--pursuit4knowledge.thrivecart.com/jesus-quest/ https://paulogia--pursuit4knowledge.thrivecart.com/mysterycult…

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Do Fundamentalists (actually) Follow Jesus? 46:49

4M ago46:49

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Why do so many seem to overlook or ignore many of Jesus' key teachings? Surely they know what he said about loving the enemy and the foreigner? Why do they claim that Jesus said things he never, actually, talked about (many of the most pressing social questions fundamentalists are keen on)?

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Ian N Mills, "Crucifying the Musical Christ" 24:41

4M ago24:41

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Who was responsible for Jesus' death? How do artistic adaptations of the gospel story represent Jesus' Jewish opposition?https://therevealer.org/crucifying-the-musical-christ/By New Testament Review

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Joe Rogan vs Jesus' Resurrection (Stephen C. Meyer response) 48:17

4M ago48:17

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Dr Stephen C. Meyer was recently on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast to talk about intelligent design... but the conversation eventually strayed to evidence for the resurrection of Jesus. Original Video - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3woccDLWFU1cvOcQ5Oflue Support Paulogia at http://www.patreon.com/paulogia http://www.paypal.me/paulogia Paulogi…

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Why Christianity Framed Herod as a Baby Killer (feat. Dr Jodi Magness) 41:23

4M ago41:23

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How strong is the archaeological evidence for Jesus? World-class archeologist, Dr Jodi Magness, joins me to discuss some top 10 lists of Dr. Titus Kennedy, an archaeologist who frequents Dr Sean McDowell's channel. == SIGN-UP FOR NEW INSIGHTS INTO THE NEW TESTAMENT CONFERENCE http://www.tinyurl.com/BartCon2023 == The Archaeological Evidence for Jes…

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Finding Jesus in Genesis 48:23

4M ago48:23

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Some evangelical preachers claim that Jesus is walking all over the pages of the Old Testament. The Old Testament, of course, doesn't say so. But believing Christians all the way in antiquity claimed that the Jewish Scriptures not only predict Jesus but also portray him, as a person involved with the creation of the world and the history of Israel.…

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I Dismantle Answers News Reporting and Ken Ham is LIVID! 25:07

4M ago25:07

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== GET 30% of Ground News TODAY at http://ground.news/paulogia == Paulogia does a survey of this summer's Answers News episodes featuring such stories as Webb Space Telescope reveals moment of stellar birth, For the third day in a row Earth's average temperature breaks record highs, Scientists Revive 46,000-Year-Old Roundworms From Siberian Permafr…

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Christian Biologist Calls Young Earth a Fairy Tale (feat Dr Joel Duff) 17:08

4M ago17:08

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Our examination of the "Evolution Exposed" all-star creationist six-hour epic seminar with Ray Comfort and 10 other well-known prominent anti-evolution speakers. This time, Tim Chaffey tells us that origins is really just a conflict of world views. Subscribe to @DrJoelDuff channel. Support Paulogia at http://www.patreon.com/paulogia http://www.payp…

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Archaeology in the Time of Jesus. 49:28

4M ago49:28

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In this special episode Bart interviews one of the world's leading archaeologists of ancient Israel, Jodi Magness, whose discoveries are regularly covered in National Geographic. The interview is a prelude to an interesting four-lecture remote course Jodi is giving on March 2-3, called "Archaeology in the Time of Jesus" (available at bartehrman.com…

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Who Remembers Where we Put Jesus? (William Lane Craig response) 44:45

4M ago44:45

44:45

When it comes to the burial of Jesus, Dr. William Lane Craig argues it differed greatly from the normal Roman practice of disposing executed victims anonymously. In this response video, I carefully scrutinize Craig's points about alleged concessions to Jews, ancient texts, and scholarly consensus. I reveal flaws in reasoning and inconsistencies tha…

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56. James Dunn, "The New Perspective on Paul" 32:27

5M ago32:27

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What is the relationship between Paul's Judaism and his faith in Christ? A discussion of James Dunn's "The New Perspective on Paul."By New Testament Review

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Was Luke Written by Luke? And Why Should We Care? 45:07

5M ago45:07

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The Gospel of Luke and the book of Acts were both allegedly written by a companion of Paul, Luke "the gentile physician." But the books never name their author. So why Luke? Are are there any good grounds for naming him in particular? Or any grounds at all? Were the books probably written by a doctor? Was he probably a gentile? *Was* there a Luke? …

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Apologist Claims the Bible Doesn't Endorse Slavery? Oh Really... (feat Dr Joshua Bowen) 13:43

5M ago13:43

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Paulogia and biblical scholar Dr. Joshua Bowen team up to fact check and debunk common Christian apologetic arguments about slavery in the Bible. Analyzing an infamous 2015 debate clip where apologist Frank Turek denies the Bible condones slavery, they systematically dismantle his claims by citing scripture and expert historical context point-by-po…

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Christian Reveals Super Villain Secret Origins! (feat Dr Bart Ehrman) (James White response) 28:06

5M ago28:06

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Bart Ehrman responds to a conversation between Dr. James White and Pastor Jason Wallace discussing Bart Ehrman's inconsistency on the issue of divine inspiration in light of textual variation. ==== SIGN UP FOR *FREE* COURSE http://www.tinyurl.com/BartWhyNot ==== Dr. James White Exposes Bart Ehrman's Biblical Fallacies https://www.youtube.com/watch?…

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6 Proofs for God's Existence 26:41

5M ago26:41

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When we consider the most profound question of life, “Does God exist?” we should follow the evidence wherever it leads. In this video, Kyle Butt presents six "evidences" proving God’s existence, from the complexity and order of our Universe to the morality, free will, and reasoning in humanity. And a former Christian responds. 6 Proofs for God's Ex…

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Why Did Paul Convert? Did He Convert? 50:55

5M ago50:55

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The New Testament describes Paul's experience on several occasions: but can the accounts be trusted? Are they even consistent with each other? If we want to understand such a world-shattering experience, do we need to invoke the supernatural? Are there other plausible explanations? And is it right to call the event a "conversion" in the sense that …

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How Could Illiterate Apostles Write Gospels? (feat. Dr Robyn Faith Walsh) 35:48

5M ago35:48

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Frank Turek of @CrossExamined tried answering some questions about the reliability of the Gospels, especially about their authorship. Dr Robyn Faith Walsh joins us to respond. ============== SIGN-UP FOR "Unforgettable Footprints Of The Pauline Legacy: Lasting Impacts Of Apostle Paul" COURSE http://www.tinyurl.com/RobynPaul ============== How Could …

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This Resurrection Argument Doesn't Add Up (Trent Horn response) 25:57

5M ago25:57

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In this episode, @TheCounselofTrent responds to critics like Paulogia and Candida Moss who critique the evidence for the Resurrection in the apostle's willingness to die for their faith in Christ. Defending the "Martyrdom Argument" for the Resurrection https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U65142yh3PI Support Paulogia at http://www.patreon.com/paulogia h…

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Why Did Paul Hate Jesus and His Followers? 43:29

5M ago43:29

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Next to Jesus, Paul is the most important figure in the history of Christianity, but as is well known, before he was a zealous apostle he was an equally zealous antagonist. What was that all about? Why would a Jew in the Roman world outside Israel even care if a small group of Jews were claiming that Jesus was the messiah who brought salvation? Wou…

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The Reason for God (Tim Keller Talks at Google response) 32:25

5M ago32:25

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Tim Keller visits Google's Mountain View, CA, headquarters to discuss his book, "The Reason for God." This event took place on March 5, 2008, as part of the Authors@Google series. The Reason for God | Tim Keller | Talks at Google https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kxup3OS5ZhQ Support Paulogia at http://www.patreon.com/paulogia http://www.paypal.me/pau…

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Apologist Exposes "Invincible Ignorance" of Bart Ehrman's "Philosophical Drivel" on Resurrection 31:01

5M ago31:01

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Christian Philosopher, Dr. William Lane Craig, commented on the recent debate on the resurrection of Jesus between Dr Justin Bass and Dr Bart Ehrman. So of course, we brought in @bartdehrman himself to comment on the insulting, belittling comments. == SIGN-UP for BART's "PAUL & JESUS - THE GREAT DIVIDE" COURSE == == http://www.tinyurl.com/BartDivid…

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Gospel Thrillers! When Jesus Meets Robert Ludlum 50:26

5M ago50:26

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The backstory is fascinating and illuminating: these books started to appear during the Cold War, in the context of the increasingly serious questioning of authority, imperialism, and colonialism, and just when biblical scholars were themselves publicizing new finds that called into question the traditional truths of Christianity.…

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Embarrassing "Curse Stone" Exposed as Desperate Apologetic (feat Dr Kipp Davis) 48:35

5M ago48:35

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Have archaeologists uncovered an ancient proto-Hebrew text 200 years earlier than the previous one? Does this support the traditional authorship of Moses and Joshua and challenge the Documentary Hypothesis? Last year, archaeologist Scott Stripling and his team dropped a "bomb" on archaeology by announcing this find at Mt. Ebal. Now, his team has pu…

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