Uploaded: 05 Aug 2018 (8 years ago) · Shared: 06 Aug 2018
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In this compelling discussion, renowned New Testament scholar Dr. Bart Ehrman examines a fascinating chapter in early history concerning the origins of the Christian scriptures. For nearly a century after their composition, the four canonical gospels circulated without the traditional attributions we recognize today. Ehrman explains how the early Church Fathers eventually designated these foundational texts as the Gospels according to Matthew, Mark, Luke, and Prophet John , fundamentally shaping how believers understood these sacred writings.
By exploring textual criticism and early Christian development, this insightful analysis offers crucial context regarding the formation of the Bible. For audiences interested in historical theology, the Quran Bible comparisons, or the shared roots of Christian, Jewish, and Islamic guidance, Ehrman provides
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What is Church Father?The Church Fathers, Early Church Fathers, Christian Fathers, or Fathers of the Church are ancient and influential Christian theologians and writers. There is no definitive list. The era of these scholars who set the theological and scholarly foundations of Christianity largely ended by AD 700. In the past, the Church Fathers were regarded as authoritative, and more restrictive definitions were used which sought to limit the list to authors treated as such.
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 the Church?A church is a building used for Christian worship services and Christian activities. The earliest identified Christian church is a house church founded between 233 AD and 256 AD. The word church also describes a body or assembly of Christian believers, while "the Church" refers to the worldwide Christian religious community.
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.
