First, one has to accept as "truth", as "given", that certain concepts from the Bible actually exists. Like an all…
On Why CAN’T the Hard Problems Have Simple Answers?
Dr. Ehrman, I'm enjoying this thread a lot. Thanks! I have a question about this sentence, something I've read in…
On A Particular Problem with a Crucified Messiah
I would assert that lying continues to be a Christian tradition. Most clergy know the things we are learning here,…
On Why Would A Christian Author Lie About Who He Was?
Jane, you ignorant...but I digress. Seahawk41, I for one would appreciate expert opinion on accurate and inaccurate science. I hope…
On Blog Etiquette in These Troubling Times!
Because Jesus died without deserving it, God decided that whoever wants to follow his example in their life, they are…
On A Particular Problem with a Crucified Messiah
My first comment since I joined, so here it goes. Slavery never being condemned in the Bible has always concerned…
On Unexpected Social Agendas in the New Testament. Who Woulda Thought?
think it is called Evangelist Nationalism. but whatever it is addressed I respond Christian follows God, humble & loves thy…
On And Yet Other Apocrypha: 2 Maccabees and Others, Including Psalm 151!
"Since Nebuchadnezzar was not the king of Assyria but of Babylonia." What about the book of Daniel, not confirmed in…
On Some of the Old Testament Apocrypha: Tobit, Judith, and Additions to Esther
In the past I’ve asked if there is any consensus among subject matter experts (say, in various areas of religious…
On A Particular Problem with a Crucified Messiah
Hey Dr. Ehrman. To answer your quick question the person mentioend this “debunking it”: Jeremiah Coogan's paper from last year,…
On Gods Who (Apparently) Become Human