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Sep 29, 2018

In the first reading (post published Sept 23, 2018) Dr Ehrman responds to a blog member who asked about how he keeps track of everything he reads when researching for a book.

In the second reading (post published Sept 29, 2013) Dr Ehrman shares a story found in the Proto-Gospel of James providing proof that Mary was a...


Sep 22, 2018

In the first reading (post published Sept 16, 2018) Dr Ehrman writes about Peter and his ties to early Christian Churches.

In the second reading (post published Sept 20, 2013) Dr Ehrman examines whether a passage in Mark’s Gospel originally stated Jesus “became angry” or “felt compassion” in response to a...


Sep 15, 2018

In the first reading (post published Aug 31, 2018) Dr Ehrman gives a progress update on his new book about heaven, hell and the invention of the afterlife.

In the second reading (post published Sept 10, 2012) Dr Ehrman speculates why the portrayal of Jesus’ death differs in Mark and Luke.

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Sep 9, 2018

In the first reading (post published August 31, 2018) Dr Ehrman writes about the Gospel of Thomas and its relation to Q, a source for the synoptic gospels.

In the second reading (post published September 8, 2014) Dr Ehrman writes about choosing a topic for a trade book.

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Sep 2, 2018

In the first reading (post published August 28, 2018) Dr Ehrman provides an overview of the Gospel of Thomas, the most important Gospel outside the New Testament.

In the second reading (post published August 31, 2013) Dr Ehrman explains why Luke was believed to have written the third Gospel.

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