In this Christmas special of Within Reason, New Testament scholar Bart Ehrman explores the history and narrative of Jesus' birthday, and demonstrates where the accounts seem to contradict. Get Bart Erhman's courses here.

#49 Christmas Special with Bart Ehrman - Did Christmas Really Happen?

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#49 Christmas Special with Bart Ehrman - Did Christmas Really Happen?

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