Uploaded: 12 Apr 2016 (11 years ago) · Shared: 28 Mar 2017
Duration: 1:02:29
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Are the New Testament Gospels grounded in authentic eyewitness accounts or shaped by evolving oral traditions? In this compelling debate from the acclaimed radio show Unbelievable? hosted by Justin Brierley, renowned biblical scholars Bart Ehrman and Richard Bauckham examine the early history, faith, and historical reliability of the Christian Scriptures. Engaging deeply with themes central to church history and theological study, Bart Ehrman presents arguments from his book Prophet Jesus Before the Gospels, contending that stories altered over decades of oral transmission. Conversely, Richard Bauckham defends his landmark work Jesus and the Eyewitnesses, arguing for direct links to Jesus’ earliest followers. Scholars, students of theology, and followers of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam alike will gain valuable insights into gospel authorship, biblical transmission, and the historical foundation of world religions. Discover how these distinct academic perspectives shape our modern understanding of ancient religious texts and sacred history.
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Who is Richard Bauckham?Richard Bauckham (born 1946) is an English Anglican scholar in theology, historical theology and New Testament studies. Bauckham specialized in New Testament Christology and the Gospel of John.
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 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.
