 | The Authenticity Of Scripture (Pt. II) I continue my assault on the critics and doubters of Biblical authenticity, and the contents of the existing canon of scripture as the Word ... I continue my assault on the critics and doubters of Biblical authenticity, and the contents of the existing canon of scripture as the Word of God... Views: 47 |
 | Why 66? How Did The Bible Come To Be Divided Into 66 Books - Trailer It has become all too easy for critics to dismiss the Bibles credibility. Works such as The Da Vinci Code, The God Delusion, and The Judas G... It has become all too easy for critics to dismiss the Bibles credibility. Works such as The Da Vinci Code, The God Delusion, and The Judas Gospel have raised the question, "How can we be sure we have the right books in the Bible?" Extravagant claims are made regarding the books that ought to be in the Canon but aren't, and a great deal of nonsense on this subject is often discussed by those who should know better. It is time for some plain and simple truth. Join us as we trace the story of ... Views: 810 |
 | Ehrman 9b - inclusion & canon Part 9b of an edited version of a 2007 lecture at Stanford University. The full discussion from the original segments is here: www.youtube.c... Part 9b of an edited version of a 2007 lecture at Stanford University. The full discussion from the original segments is here: www.youtube.com In this segment, Ehrman discusses the relationship between textural discrepancy and inclusion in the biblical canon. As the other parts of this lecture make clear, much that was ultimately included in the Bible was not actually written until many centuries after the supposed events depicted. The most famous story in the Bible, the story of the woman ... Views: 155 |
 | Ehrman 6c textural critics Part 6c of an edited version of a 2007 lecture at Stanford University. The full discussion from the original segments is here: www.youtube.c... Part 6c of an edited version of a 2007 lecture at Stanford University. The full discussion from the original segments is here: www.youtube.com In this segment, Ehrman summarizes textural criticism: the interpretation of biblical alterations and the mechanisms by which these errors arise, both accidentally and intentionally. Intentional alterations probably result from politically motivated textual alterations attributable to scribes. These alterations reflect the Churchs changing political ... Views: 93 |
 | BRITISH ECONOMY IN COLLAPSE !!! To sum up, the Biblical knowledge of St. Jerome makes him rank first among ancient exegetes. In the first place, he was very careful as to t... To sum up, the Biblical knowledge of St. Jerome makes him rank first among ancient exegetes. In the first place, he was very careful as to the sources of his information. He required of the exegete a very extensive knowledge of sacred and profane history, and also of the linguistics and geography of Palestine. He never either categorically acknowledged or rejected the deuterocanonical books as part of the Canon of Scripture, and he repeatedly made use of them. On the inspiration, the ... Views: 166 |
 | Ehrman 5d - inconsistencies in resurrection accounts Part 5d of an edited version of a 2007 lecture at Stanford University. The full discussion from the original segments is here: 5. www.youtub... Part 5d of an edited version of a 2007 lecture at Stanford University. The full discussion from the original segments is here: 5. www.youtube.com 6. www.youtube.com In this segment, Ehrman discusses cross-Gospel textual discrepancies that are not attributable to scribes having altered the text. These discrepancies are found when accounts in different Gospels are directly compared. Significant differences are found between accounts of the crucifixion (next video) and the resurrection (this ... Views: 262 |
 | Ehrman 5e - discrepancies in crucifixion accounts Part 5e of an edited version of a 2007 lecture at Stanford University. The full discussion from the original segments is here: www.youtube.c... Part 5e of an edited version of a 2007 lecture at Stanford University. The full discussion from the original segments is here: www.youtube.com In this segment, Ehrman discusses cross-Gospel textual discrepancies that are not attributable to scribes having altered the text. These discrepancies are found when accounts in different Gospels are directly compared. Significant differences are found between accounts of the crucifixion (this video) and the resurrection (previous video). Topics ... Views: 202 |
 | Ehrman - Misquoting Jesus - Mistakes Part 1 of an edited version of a 2007 lecture at Stanford University. The full discussion from original segments is here: 1. www.youtube.com... Part 1 of an edited version of a 2007 lecture at Stanford University. The full discussion from original segments is here: 1. www.youtube.com 2. www.youtube.com In this segment, Ehrman discusses how transcription errors were introduced into the many copies of copies of copies of the books of the New Testament. None of the original documents survive. Topics: Transcription errors www.youtube.com Earliest fragment of copy (P52) and palaeography www.youtube.com Estimating the numbers of mistakes ... Views: 337 |
 | Ehrman 8 - errors and doctrine Part 8 of an edited version of a 2007 lecture at Stanford University. The full discussion from the original segments is here: 7. www.youtube... Part 8 of an edited version of a 2007 lecture at Stanford University. The full discussion from the original segments is here: 7. www.youtube.com 8. www.youtube.com In this segment, Ehrman discusses the impact of textural alterations, some of which demonstrate that scribes deliberately altered the text to suit later theological conventions. Awareness of these alterations and deliberate additions has not necessarily impacted theological doctrines, which like the scribes, has continued to ... Views: 194 |
 | Ehrman 7 - Marcion Part 7 of an edited version of a 2007 lecture at Stanford University. The full discussion from the original segments is here: www.youtube.co... Part 7 of an edited version of a 2007 lecture at Stanford University. The full discussion from the original segments is here: www.youtube.com In this segment, Ehrman discusses Marcion. Topics: Transcription errors www.youtube.com Earliest fragment of copy (P52) and palaeography www.youtube.com Estimating the numbers of mistakes www.youtube.com Intentional mistakes www.youtube.com Altered account of end times www.youtube.com Late addition of adulteress story www.youtube.com Late addition of ... Views: 226 |
 | Ehrman 5 - adulterated adultery Part 5 of an edited version of a 2007 lecture at Stanford University. The full discussion from the original segment is here: 4. www.youtube.... Part 5 of an edited version of a 2007 lecture at Stanford University. The full discussion from the original segment is here: 4. www.youtube.com 5. www.youtube.com In this segment, Ehrman discusses intentional mistakes, where scribes have deliberately altered the text. A significant change involves the story of the woman taken in adultery the story does not appear in manuscripts until sometime around the 10th century and is written in a different style than the Greek of earlier segments of ... Views: 197 |
 | Ehrman 4 - deliberate mistakes Part 4 of an edited version of a 2007 lecture at Stanford University. The full discussion from the original segment is here: 3. www.youtube.... Part 4 of an edited version of a 2007 lecture at Stanford University. The full discussion from the original segment is here: 3. www.youtube.com 4. www.youtube.com In this segment, Ehrman discusses intentional mistakes, where scribes have deliberately altered the text in order to correct perceived problems. Topics: Transcription errors www.youtube.com Earliest fragment of copy (P52) and palaeography www.youtube.com Estimating the numbers of mistakes www.youtube.com Intentional mistakes www ... Views: 196 |
 | Ehrman 3 - mistakes counted Part 3 of an edited version of a 2007 lecture at Stanford University. The full discussion from the original segment is here: 2. www.youtube.... Part 3 of an edited version of a 2007 lecture at Stanford University. The full discussion from the original segment is here: 2. www.youtube.com 3. www.youtube.com In this segment, Ehrman discusses the first scholarly count of 30000 significant mistakes within a mere 100 manuscripts. Estimates of total mistakes range from 200000 to 400000 errors. Ehrman discusses minor mistakes and one hilarious mistake. Topics: Transcription errors www.youtube.com Earliest fragment of copy (P52) and ... Views: 168 |
 | Ehrman 8b - attempting reconciliation Part 8b of an edited version of a 2007 lecture at Stanford University. The full discussion from the original segments is here: 8. www.youtub... Part 8b of an edited version of a 2007 lecture at Stanford University. The full discussion from the original segments is here: 8. www.youtube.com In this segment, Ehrman discusses attempted reconciliations of contradictions in biblical accounts. The Gospels often tell significantly discrepant accounts of a single event. Topics: Transcription errors www.youtube.com Earliest fragment of copy (P52) and palaeography www.youtube.com Estimating the numbers of mistakes www.youtube.com Intentional ... Views: 129 |
 | Ehrman 10 - language Part 10 of an edited version of a 2007 lecture at Stanford University. The full discussion from the original segments is here: www.youtube.c... Part 10 of an edited version of a 2007 lecture at Stanford University. The full discussion from the original segments is here: www.youtube.com In this segment, Ehrman discusses the impact of language on meaning of text. Some dialogues appear not to have taken place in Aramaic, the vernacular of biblical Palestine. Ehrman discusses the inaccuracy of oral traditions, and finally the fact that it is not known the level of meticulous transcription amongst Jewish scribes of the Bronze Age. Topics ... Views: 84 |
 | Ehrman 4b - fudged end Part 4b of an edited version of a 2007 lecture at Stanford University. The full discussion from the original segment is here: www.youtube.co... Part 4b of an edited version of a 2007 lecture at Stanford University. The full discussion from the original segment is here: www.youtube.com In this segment, Ehrman discusses intentional mistakes, where scribes have deliberately altered the text in order to correct a perceived problem with the end times. None of the predicted end times have happened. Ehrman describes on of these failures -- that predicted for 1988. Having missed many dates, those who insist in believing in the end times are ... Views: 149 |
 | Ehrman 5b - snake mistakes Part 5b of an edited version of a 2007 lecture at Stanford University. The full discussion from the original segment is here: www.youtube.co... Part 5b of an edited version of a 2007 lecture at Stanford University. The full discussion from the original segment is here: www.youtube.com In this segment, Ehrman discusses another intentional mistake, where scribes have deliberately altered the text. A significant change at the end of the Gospel of Mark involves 12 additional verses. These late-added verses form the basis for the snake handling practices of preachers in the Appalachians. People have died of snake bites as a result of ... Views: 214 |
 | Ehrman 7c - Clement & Corinthians Part 7c of an edited version of a 2007 lecture at Stanford University. The full discussion from the original segments is here: www.youtube.c... Part 7c of an edited version of a 2007 lecture at Stanford University. The full discussion from the original segments is here: www.youtube.com In this segment, Ehrman discusses First Clement, which comments upon the earlier First Corinthians. Clement does not clarify the content of First Corinthians. Topics: Transcription errors www.youtube.com Earliest fragment of copy (P52) and palaeography www.youtube.com Estimating the numbers of mistakes www.youtube.com Intentional mistakes www.youtube ... Views: 84 |
 | Ehrman 6 - forgiveness oppression Part 6 of an edited version of a 2007 lecture at Stanford University. The full discussion from the original segments is here: 5. www.youtube... Part 6 of an edited version of a 2007 lecture at Stanford University. The full discussion from the original segments is here: 5. www.youtube.com 6. www.youtube.com In this segment, Ehrman discusses interpretation of biblical passages and the politically motivated textual alterations attributable to scribes. These alterations reflect the Churchs changing political agendas, and produced a variety of very unfortunate consequences. Topics: Transcription errors www.youtube.com Earliest fragment ... Views: 109 |
 | Ehrman 9c - Trinity & Torah Part 9c of an edited version of a 2007 lecture at Stanford University. The full discussion from the original segments is here: www.youtube.c... Part 9c of an edited version of a 2007 lecture at Stanford University. The full discussion from the original segments is here: www.youtube.com In this segment, Ehrman discusses discrepancies between references to the Trinity and directions to Christians concerning the Torah. Matthew emphasizes that Jesus followers need to follow the Torah, whereas the Apostle Paul says that Jesus followers cannot be made right with God by following the Torah. Topics: Transcription errors www.youtube.com ... Views: 127 |
 | Ehrman 7b - Judas Gnosticism Part 7b of an edited version of a 2007 lecture at Stanford University. The full discussion from the original segments is here: www.youtube.c... Part 7b of an edited version of a 2007 lecture at Stanford University. The full discussion from the original segments is here: www.youtube.com In this segment, Ehrman discusses the recently (1978) discovered and restored Gnostic Gospel of Judas. Gnosticism attempted to account for the psychological condition of feeling alienated from this world. Gnostics hold that this world is the creation of lower, inferior divinities and that escape from this world is the point of salvation. Topics ... Views: 157 |
 | Ehrman 8c - ignoring discrepancies Part 8c of an edited version of a 2007 lecture at Stanford University. The full discussion from the original segments is here: 8. www.youtub... Part 8c of an edited version of a 2007 lecture at Stanford University. The full discussion from the original segments is here: 8. www.youtube.com 9. www.youtube.com In this segment, Ehrman discusses the fact that biblical scholars have long been aware of discrepancies and contradictions in biblical accounts. Early Christians were probably mostly unaware of these problems because most were illiterate. Many modern Christians appear to be unaware of these errors, or they are in denial of them ... Views: 134 |
 | Ehrman 2 - P52 & Paleography Part 2 of an edited version of a 2007 lecture at Stanford University. The full discussion from the original segment is here: www.youtube.com... Part 2 of an edited version of a 2007 lecture at Stanford University. The full discussion from the original segment is here: www.youtube.com In this segment, Ehrman discusses the earliest scrap of a copy of a copy of the Book of John. The fragment, P52, was dated by palaeography. Topics: Transcription errors www.youtube.com Earliest fragment of copy (P52) and palaeography www.youtube.com Estimating the numbers of mistakes www.youtube.com Intentional mistakes www.youtube.com Altered account ... Views: 220 |
 | Ehrman 6b - women Part 6b of an edited version of a 2007 lecture at Stanford University. The full discussion from the original segments is here: www.youtube.c... Part 6b of an edited version of a 2007 lecture at Stanford University. The full discussion from the original segments is here: www.youtube.com In this short segment, Ehrman discusses the alteration of texts to conform to the Church's position on women. Politically motivated textual alterations are attributable to 2nd and 3rd century scribes. These alterations reflected the Churchs agenda of suppressing and silencing women. The scribes created a variety of negative consequences for women in ... Views: 122 |
 | Ehrman 9 - authority Part 9 of an edited version of a 2007 lecture at Stanford University. The full discussion from the original segments is here: www.youtube.co... Part 9 of an edited version of a 2007 lecture at Stanford University. The full discussion from the original segments is here: www.youtube.com In this segment, Ehrman discusses misinformation in the popular press. The case in point is erroneous information about removal of Gospels from the canon at the Second Council of Constantinople in 553 CE. Ehrman explains that the authors credential and footnotes should be assessed before accepting the authority of independent researchers. Topics ... Views: 93 |
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