I recently heard a podcast episode where New Testament scholar Bart Ehrman used the death of Judas as a way of diminishing the historical value of the Gospels. Is this a valid conclusion? My goal is not to look at this as an apologist, seeking to defend the inerrancy of the Bible, but as a … Read More “The Death of Judas and History” »
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One of the most important figures for understanding the early church is the Apostle Paul. However, when it comes to studying Paul, we have two different sources to examine. There are Paul’s letters and Luke’s account of his ministry in Acts. While most scholars do not struggle with using the epistles (or at least the … Read More “Paul in Acts – Review” »
The book of Acts describes a church in which the members held all things in common. But how seriously should we take those passages? How common was that practice? And how do we interpret those passages in light of modern experiences of communism? In this episode, I talk to Roman Montero, author of All Things in … Read More “Episode 28 – Interview With Roman Montero on Early Christian Communism” »
In this seventh episode of the History of Christianity, we take a look at the beginnings of the church, starting with the day of Pentecost and going to the Jerusalem Council. For More Information: Find more episodes here. Recommended Book: <br />
