Latest Episodes
Was the Father of Jesus ... Pantera? Part II Guest Post by James Tabor
James Tabor considers two rabbinic sources to see if "Pantera" might be the name of Jesus' father. Read by John Paul Middlesworth.
Who Was Jesus' Biological Father? Part I. Guest Post by James Tabor
James Tabor explores issues related to Jesus's pedigree, including the possibility that a Roman soldier was his father. Read by John Paul Middlesworth.
Gold Q&A - September 2023
Read by Dr. Bart Ehrman.
The Gospel according to Mel (Gibson)
Bart considers whether "The Passion of the Christ" is faithful to either the gospels or to history. Read by John Paul Middlesworth.
Is It Better to Follow Christ or to Live a Contented Life? Paul vs. Epicurus
Dr. Ehrman compares the materialist philosophy of Epicurus with the ethics of Paul. Read by John Paul Middlesworth.
One of our Earliest Gospels from Outside the New Testament: The Egerton Papyrus.
Bart introduces P. Egerton 2, once claimed the earliest Christian manuscript. Read by John Paul Middlesworth.