My New View of the Book of Revelation

August 05, 2021 NaN
My New View of the Book of Revelation
Ehrman Blog Daily Post Podcasts
My New View of the Book of Revelation

Aug 05 2021 | NaN

/

Show Notes

The Apocalypse of John is a book many people revere, many dread, and few actually read. Most who do read it approach it like every other book of the Bible – they’ll read a few verses here or there when someone says something about them but do not read the whole thing from beginning to end. I do find this a bit irritating as a rule, at least among people who insist that the Bible is the inspired Word of God and our guide for all belief and practice, who virtually worship the Bible but have no clue what is actually in it. What’s *that* all about??? Read by Petra Ortiz

Other Episodes

Episode 0

September 18, 2020 NaN
Episode Cover

Translating the Bible (and other ancient texts)

Dr. Ehrman considers some of the difficulties in translating a text such as the Bible, underscoring the difference between literal and idiomatic translations.

Listen

Episode

June 10, 2023 00:09:03
Episode Cover

Stories of Jesus Passed on By Word of Mouth. When Scholars First Took Oral Traditions Seriously.

Stories of Jesus Passed on By Word of Mouth. When Scholars First Took Oral Traditions Seriously.

Listen

Episode 0

May 06, 2021 NaN
Episode Cover

The Spirit of God in the Old Testament

Dr. Ehrman summarizes what the OT authors meant when they referred to the "spirit" of God. Read by John Paul Middlesworth

Listen