Tag Archives: Bart Ehrman

David Marshall on Bart Ehrman’s Comparison of Jesus in the Gospels with Apollonius

Posted on December 6, 2015 by jamesbradfordpate

http://christthetao.blogspot.com/2015/12/bart-ehrman-scams-his-students.html Note: I don’t endorse the post’s provocative title, but the post itself is an informative evaluation of Ehrman’s argument.

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Book Write-Up: How Jesus Became God, by Bart Ehrman

Posted on May 21, 2015 by jamesbradfordpate

Bart D. Ehrman.  How Jesus Became God: The Exaltation of a Jewish Preacher from Galilee.  New York: HarperOne, 2014.  See here to buy the book. How did Jesus, a Jew from a monotheistic culture, come to be seen by his … Continue reading →

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Bart Ehrman and Michael Brown Debate Suffering

Posted on June 12, 2014 by jamesbradfordpate

Yesterday, I listened to a debate between Michael Brown and Bart Ehrman on whether the Bible provides a sufficient answer for suffering.  Michael Brown argued yes, while Bart Ehrman argued no.  Both are biblical scholars.  You can read about Michael … Continue reading →

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Knowing God Apart from Special Revelation (If “Revelation” Is An Accurate Term)?

Posted on May 18, 2014 by jamesbradfordpate

At church this morning, the pastor told a story about theologian Karl Barth.  Barth spoke at Princeton, and someone asked him if he believed that God could speak through religions other than Christianity.  Barth’s response was that God does not … Continue reading →

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