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Misquoting Jesus with Bart Ehrman

"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.

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43:57

Did Christians Invent Jesus' Teachings?

Misquoting Jesus with Bart Ehrman ·

2026/03/24

We've been talking a lot about the revolutionary message of altruism in Jesus' teachings recently - but how do we know what the historical Jesus actually taught? Today, Dr. Bart Ehrman joins me to discuss exactly how scholars reconstruct his message.

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34:26

The Surprising Truth Behind "Love Thy Neighbor"

Misquoting Jesus with Bart Ehrman ·

2026/03/17

Jesus' most famous commandment might be to "love thy neighbour" - but what exactly does "love" mean, and how do you love your neighbour? Today, Dr. Bart Ehrman joins me to talk about the different meanings of love in the New Testament, and how that informs our understanding of Jesus' teachings.

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42:21

Did Jesus Invent Charity?

Misquoting Jesus with Bart Ehrman ·

2026/03/10

Bart's newest book, Love Thy Stranger, will be released on March 24th - but really, how much can you say about Jesus' impact on the moral conscience of the west? As it turns out, quite a lot - and this week, we'll be getting into exactly what you can expect to read.

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54:34

Did Jesus Invent Modern Morality? Exploring Ancient...

Misquoting Jesus with Bart Ehrman ·

2026/03/03

The difference between right and wrong and how to live a good life has been a matter of debate for millennia. In the ancient world, different schools of philosophers subscribed to different theories - but were these discussions something that Jesus would have been aware of? Today, Dr. Bart Ehrman joins me to discuss ethics in Jesus' time.

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36:10

Love Thy Stranger: The Radical Origins of Western...

Misquoting Jesus with Bart Ehrman ·

2026/02/24

What did it mean to be a good person in the ancient world, and what did ancient cultures say about how we should treat one another? Today, Dr. Bart Ehrman joins me to discuss Jesus' teachings, the cultural norms of his time, and how early Christians changed his message.

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40:30

The Surprising Reason Luke Removed Atonement from His...

Misquoting Jesus with Bart Ehrman ·

2026/02/17

The writer of Luke's gospel drew heavily on the gospel of Mark - but was very careful to remove any idea of atonement - the concept that Jesus died in the place of others. Today, Dr. Bart Ehrman joins me to discuss why he did that, and what purpose he thought Jesus' death served instead.

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47:41

Were Peter & Paul Really Martyred? History vs. Legend

Misquoting Jesus with Bart Ehrman ·

2026/02/10

It's well-known Christian tradition that the apostles Peter and Paul were both crucified as a result of their Christian faith, but what does history have to say about those legends? Today, Dr. Bart Ehrman joins me to talk about the texts behind the tradition, and what we know about the execution of early Christian leaders.

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35:02

Are We Missing a Gospel? Unpacking the Q Source Debate

Misquoting Jesus with Bart Ehrman ·

2026/02/03

Q is a hypothetical source for the gospels of Matthew and Luke - but did it exist, and if it did, why are there no fragments of it? Today, Dr. Bart Ehrman joins me to answer YOUR questions about Q.

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45:23

Lost Verses? The Biggest Changes Made to the Gospel...

Misquoting Jesus with Bart Ehrman ·

2026/01/27

The original manuscript of the gospel of Luke may have looked entirely different from the one you might be familiar with - to start with, it might have lacked the first two chapters entirely. Today, Dr. Bart Ehrman joins me to discuss what was added - or removed - and why.

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40:51

Must Christians Keep Kosher? Decoding Matthew's Answer

Misquoting Jesus with Bart Ehrman ·

2026/01/20

The first followers of Jesus were Jewish, and followed Jewish law. After Jesus' death, gentiles started to convert to Christianity - along with additional Jewish members. Did these new converts need to follow Jewish law, and keep kosher? Today, Dr. Bart Ehrman joins me to discuss Matthew's take on keeping kosher as a Christian.

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37:54

Sin, Death, and Salvation: Paul's Mysterious View

Misquoting Jesus with Bart Ehrman ·

2026/01/13

Sin and salvation are two incredibly important concepts for Christians - both ancient and modern. But exactly what is sin, and how does one attain forgiveness? Today, Dr. Bart Ehrman joins me to discuss what the apostle Paul says about the topic, and how that compares to modern Christians.

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44:25

Does the Book of Revelation Predict our Future?

Misquoting Jesus with Bart Ehrman ·

2026/01/06

The book of Revelation predicts some incredibly unsettling events, full of suffering and blood. Are these predictions of our own future? Today Dr. Bart Ehrman joins me to talk about what the New Testament's most violent book actually predicts, and whether we should be worried.

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46:36

Did Ancient Scribes Alter Jesus' Words? Evidence from...

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2025/12/30

The Gospel of Matthew was copied and recopied for hundreds of years before the invention of the printing press - and each new copy introduced new changes to the text. What were those changes, and how do they impact the meaning of the text? Today on Misquoting Jesus, Dr. Bart Ehrman joins me to discuss how scribes changed the gospel of Matthew, and what those changes mean for us.

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43:47

The Real Mary: History vs Christmas Legend

Misquoting Jesus with Bart Ehrman ·

2025/12/23

Ever wondered what Mary, the mother of Jesus, was really like—beyond the nativity scenes and stained glass? This week, Megan Lewis sits down with Dr. James Tabor to dig into the life of the "woman behind the Messiah," exploring surprising theories about Mary's origins, her possible royal and priestly lineage, and her true role in the earliest days of Christianity. Was she really just a humble villager—or something much more? Tune in for a lively conversation that blends historical detective work,

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35:18

The Real Story Behind the Virgin Birth in Christianity

Misquoting Jesus with Bart Ehrman ·

2025/12/16

Mary's virginity is a central tenet in most (or all) Christian denominations - but when did the story develop? Today, Dr. Bart Ehrman joins me to talk about where the idea of a virgin birth might have come from, and when it was first introduced into the Christian canon.

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44:07

Is the Christmas Story a Myth?

Misquoting Jesus with Bart Ehrman ·

2025/12/09

Did you know that the "Christmas story" everyone knows, with the shepherds and wise men, is actually an amalgamation of the accounts in the gospels of Luke and Matthew? Today, Dr. Bart Ehrman answers my questions about the inconsistencies in these two narratives, and whether they can be reconciled.

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52:48

How Did Scribes Change the Gospel of Mark?

Misquoting Jesus with Bart Ehrman ·

2025/12/02

We have hundreds of manuscripts of the Gospel of Mark, and no two are exactly the same. From spelling errors to deliberate, theologically-driven changes, each scribe put their own mark on the gospel. Today, Dr. Bart Ehrman joins me to discuss the hows and whys of these rewrites.

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43:30

Missing Manuscripts: Uncovering the Original Gospels'...

Misquoting Jesus with Bart Ehrman ·

2025/11/25

We often talk about copies of the gospels, how different manuscripts differ from one another, and the implications of these differences - but we rarely talk about the original gospel manuscripts. Today on Misquoting Jesus, Dr. Bart Ehrman joins me to discuss what an original text actually is, and why they matter.

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47:15

Did Peter Really Found the Church in Rome?

Misquoting Jesus with Bart Ehrman ·

2025/11/18

The Catholic tradition considers the apostle Peter to be the first Pope and the founder of the church in Rome, but what does the historical record say? Today, Dr. Bart Ehrman joins me to discuss where this idea came from, whether Peter was ever in Rome, and what historians know about the founding of early churches.

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44:56

Gnostic Christianity: The Beliefs That Shocked the...

Misquoting Jesus with Bart Ehrman ·

2025/11/11

Gnosticism is one of the most confusing and enigmatic early Christian groups, whose beliefs were considered secret knowledge meant only for a select few. Today, Dr. Bart Ehrman answers my questions about what Gnostics thought about Jesus - where he came from, what he was doing on earth, and whether or not he was divine.

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