USA. Christianity is dishonest. You are wonderful! I have a dear family friend that doesn't know the Bible well &…
On A Bizarre “Gnostic” Religion: The Naassenes – Guest Post by Dr. David Litwa
I'm skeptical of this claim, although I'm very interested in reading your book. As a philosopher, I'm more inclined to…
On The New Book I’m Writing About Altruism: Putting It In a Nutshell
I wonder a bit about this framing. Most people seeing the word "altruism" probably think of it in contrast with…
On The New Book I’m Writing About Altruism: Putting It In a Nutshell
Interesting that this Mandaean book says Moses established the Sabbath "in Jerusalem." (which OT says he never entered).
On John the Baptist: The Most Influential Religious Innovator in History by James McGrath (Part 2)
I loved Dr. Levine's 'Great Courses' "Old Testament" course. So glad she's still teaching. Dr. Ehrman, I did want to…
On NEW COURSE! “The Parables of Jesus” with Amy-Jill Levine
No free lunch: Books abound about: what it means to "prove" something; give a definition; what scientific method is/isn't; what…
On Can You Disprove the Existence of God?
Hi, Bart, 1) Does the word soul appear in the OT? If yes, in what way? 2) I've heard a…
On The New Book I’m Writing About Altruism: Putting It In a Nutshell
I'd say you were responding to a cumulation of evolved neuro-chemical impulses that have proven to be more beneficial to…
On Does Altruism Even Exist? Some Personal Reflections Based on a Crazy Anecdote
That was a great explanation of variant versus interpolation, especially when it comes to the weeds of Paul's writings LOL…
On Knowing Paul’s Views of Women…
Off Topic: What are the Hebrew and Greek words for the word "kill" in the commandment forbidding killing? What are…
On Does Altruism Even Exist? Some Personal Reflections Based on a Crazy Anecdote