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Did the Romans Stage Jesus’ Crucifixion? Platinum Guest Post by Ryan Fleming
Ryan Fleming proposes that Christianity's true origins may lie in a covert collaboration between Jesus and Roman authority in Judea. Read by Brandon M....
Did Jesus Believe in Armed Resistance to the Romans?
Dr. Ehrman argues that the disciples were likely not armed and the story of them having swords at Jesus' arrest was a distorted memory....
The Canon of the New Testament: Why It Matters
Bart states the need for a study of the NT canon: "unpacking the historical processes that led to the creation of the canon can...
How Evangelical Apologists Are Changing Their Arguments: Anniversary Guest Post: Kurt Jaros
In a guest post, evangelical theologian Kurt Jaros argues that the case for Christian belief has grown intellectually stronger in recent years. Read by...
When Did We Finally Get the Canon of the New Testament?
Bart points out that when the NT books were canonized into a single book, one writing came to be read in light of another,...
How Did They Decide Which Books to Include in the New Testament Canon?
Dr. Ehrman surveys the variety of ideas about what NT books were "canonical" in the early church. Read by John Paul Middlesworth