Over the years I’ve said a lot about the New Testament, usually showing its manifold and various problems. But at most that’s half the story, and probably a lot less. There is something far more important: once you realize there are problems with a literal or historical reading, there is still the STORY. And the story can be quite powerful. Like all good stories, those of the New Testament can and should make us think and reflect. These are, at any rate, some of the most famous, influential, and life-changing stories in the world, not necessarily because they are historical (some are, some aren’t) but because they have a message to convey. Read by Petra Ortiz
In my graduate seminar this semester we had an interesting and intense discussion about Paul and Jesus. In particular, we delved into the issue...
In trying to chart the early rise of Christianity, it's impossible to figure out what set of beliefs should count as "Christian." Read by...
Discerning what Jesus said at the Last Supper involves exploring textual variants, as Dr. Ehrman points out. Read by John Paul Middlesworth