Uploaded: 19 Feb 2016 (11 years ago) · Shared: 09 Nov 2016
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Explore a compelling theological debate on early Christian faith in this high-powered forum featuring renowned New Testament scholar Professor Bart D. Ehrman and Australian theologian Michael F. Bird. Filmed at the Greer-Heard Point Counter Point Forum, this discussion delves deep into the pivotal question of how Prophet Jesus was understood and venerated in church history. Viewers interested in the Bible, historical Jesus studies, and the evolution of religious thought will gain profound insights into ancient scriptures and doctrinal development.
Whether you are comparing perspectives across Judaism, Christianity, and Islam or searching for academic clarity on ancient history, this engaging exchange bridges critical scholarship and traditional theology. Ehrman and Bird bring exceptional expertise, offering viewers a rich, respectful exploration of divine identity, biblical texts, and spiritual history. Watch now to deepen your knowledge of early Christian origins and religious scholarship.
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Who is Michael Bird?Michael Bird (born 1974) is an Australian theologian and New Testament scholar. In his teenage years, Bird was an atheist who saw Christianity, "as a way of oppressing people, a purely human construct." After becoming a Christian, he has been a Baptist, Presbyterian, and (most recently) an Anglican. He has recently been called a "heavy hitter" in the world of New Testament scholarship and Jesus's divinity. Bird is a lecturer at Ridley College, having previously taught at Crossway College and Highland Theological College. He studied at Malyon College and the University of Queensland. He is also Distinguished Research Professor of Theology at Houston Baptist University.
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.
Who is GOD?In monotheism and henotheism, God is conceived as the Supreme Being and principal object of faith. The concept of God as described by theologians commonly includes the attributes of omniscience (infinite knowledge), omnipotence (unlimited power), omnipresence (present everywhere), omnibenevolence (perfect goodness), divine simplicity, and eternal and necessary existence. In theism, God is the creator and sustainer of the universe In deism, God is the creator, but not the sustainer, of the universe Monotheism is the belief in the existence of one God or in the oneness of God In pantheism, God is the universe itself In atheism, God is purported not to exist, while deemed unknown or unknowable within the context of agnosticism.
