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Uploaded: 26 Jun 2018 (8 years ago) · Shared: 27 Jun 2018
Duration: 0:47
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In this compelling exploration of early Christian history, renowned biblical scholar Bart Ehrman delves into how ancient Gnostic Christians viewed the Gospel of Prophet John . While traditional church theology often conflicted with Gnostic interpretations, these early believers found profound inspiration in John's depiction of a divine savior descending to Earth to bring heavenly wisdom and spiritual salvation to humanity.
By examining the intersection of canonical scripture and esoteric Gnostic thought, this discussion offers valuable insights into the rich diversity of early faith and ancient theological debate. Scholars and truth-seekers alike
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Who is Bart Ehrman?Bart Ehrman (born 1955) is an American New Testament scholar focusing on textual criticism of New Testament, historical Jesus, and development of early Christianity. Ehrman has written and edited 30 books, including three college textbooks. He has also authored six New York Times bestsellers. He is currently the James A. Gray Distinguished Professor of Religious Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
What is Salvation?Salvation is being saved or protected from harm or being saved or delivered from a dire situation. In religion, salvation is saving of the soul from sin and its consequences. The academic study of salvation is called soteriology. In religion, salvation is the saving of the soul from sin and its consequences. It may also be called "deliverance" or "redemption" from sin and its effects. Historically, salvation is considered to be caused either by the grace of a deity (i.e. unmerited and unearned); by the independent choices of a free will and personal effort (i.e. earned and/or merited); or by some combination of the two.
What is Gnostic?Gnosticism (from Ancient Greek: gnostikos, "having knowledge") is a modern name for a variety of ancient religious ideas and systems. Originating in Jewish-Christian milieus in the first and second century AD. These systems believed that the material world is created by an emanation of the highest God, trapping the divine spark within the human body.Gnosticism is also defined as the belief in, dualism of good and bad and special knowledge for salvation.
What is Gospel?Gospel is the Old English translation of Greek evangelion, meaning "good news". It originally meant the Christian message itself, but in the 2nd century it came to be used for the books in which the message was set out. The four gospels of the New Testament: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are the main source of information on the life of Jesus.
