Bart Ehrman
New Testament scholar and bestselling author specializing in the historical Jesus and early Christianity; discusses his research, upcoming book Love Thy Stranger, and runs an educational blog and courses.
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Feb 17, 2026 • 41min
The Surprising Reason Luke Removed Atonement from His Gospel
Bart Ehrman, New Testament scholar and bestselling author, explains why Luke systematically removed atonement language from Mark. He contrasts Mark’s ransom and sacrificial wording with Luke’s service- and repentance-focused rewrites. Short takes cover contested Last Supper lines, how Luke reframes the crucifixion, and the theological consequences of shifting from sacrifice to forgiveness.
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Feb 24, 2026 • 36min
Love Thy Stranger: The Radical Origins of Western Compassion
Bart Ehrman, New Testament scholar and bestselling author, discusses his research and new book Love Thy Stranger. He explores ancient ethics, Jesus’ Hebrew prophetic roots, and how apocalypse thinking intensified moral urgency. He traces the shift from neighborly love to care for strangers and early Christian institutions like hospitals and orphanages.
