In my graduate seminar this semester we had an interesting and intense discussion about Paul and Jesus. In particular, we delved into the issue of what Paul knew about the historical Jesus and whether he knew more than he said and if so why he didn’t say more and if not how that could be. Read by Petra Ortiz
Dr. Ehrman invites blog members to attend a debate he will have with conservative scholar Mike Licona. Read by John Paul Middlesworth
Finally, The Martyrdom of Polycarp As A Clever Christian Forgery Read by Sharon Roberts
Dr. Ehrman presents the opening section of The Gospel of Nicodemus, followed by the scene of the Roman standards bowing down to Jesus.