Dr. Ehrman might be "energized" if the mythicists were proven right, but his own rigorous investigation tells him that Jesus really existed. Bart criticizes scientists who claim to have found the year of Jesus' crucifixion, pointing out they have no appreciation of the symbolism in Matthew.

Dr. Ehrman looks at the rewards and demands of teaching at a place like UNC-Chapel Hill. Through descriptions of two honors theses, Bart shows the type of sophisticated research undergraduates sometimes undertake. 

Is It Even Possible to Follow Jesus' Teaching to "Love Your Neighbor As Yourself"

Did Jesus' insistence on complete self-sacrifice and caring for the less fortunate actually change people's behavior?

A Funny Story about the Rapture

A Christian NDE and the Problem with Being Filthy Rich

The Acts of Thomas has a vivid story that illustrates some early Christian attitudes toward charity.

Another Historical Scholar's Understanding of the Resurrection

the first reading published March 29, 2022 Dr. Ehrman continues his discussion on violence in the Book of Revelation.

In the second reading published April 1, 2022, Dr. Ehrman talks about a blog fundraiser.

In the third reading published April 9, 2022, Dr. Ehrman wraps up his threat on violence in the Book of Revelation.

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https://ehrmanblog.org/a-lottery-to-celebrate-the-blogs-10th-year-blogiversary/

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In the first reading published March 16, 2022 Dr. Ehrman discusses a forged Gospel allegedly written by an Essene who witnessed the crucifixion of Jesus.

In the second reading published March 25, 2016, Dr. Ehrman responds to a question about his book sales and about a passage in Romans 16:7.

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In the first reading published March 10, 2022 Dr. Ehrman shares a story about a modern scholar who forged a gospel.

In the second reading published March 11 2014, Dr. Ehrman looks at the Gospel of John from a Thematic Perspective.

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In the first reading published March 5, 2022 Dr. Ehrman gives an overview of the first two chapters of an on-line course he recently completed on the Book of Genesis.

The second reading (post published Feb 24, 2022) is a guest post by Douglas Wadeson involving Jesus and family values.

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In the first reading published Feb 20, 2022 Dr. Ehrman shows via examples the differences in his books written for scholars and written for the general public.

In the second reading published Feb 29 2016, Dr. Ehrman finishes a thread pertaining to a debate he had re how the resurrection affected the disciples’ understanding of Jesus.

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