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Haran · 12-17-2003, 09:23 AM

For those who might be interested Bart Ehrman is being interviewed about his book Lost Christianities today by Terry Gross of NPR on the show Fresh Air.

Click here for times:
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gregor · 12-17-2003, 01:05 PM

It was a great interview.

Some weeks ago, someone asked about his religious persuasion. His response to a similar question from the host of Fresh Air was something to the effect of "I started out as an evangelical inerrantist. In seminary I discovered other texts, conflicts, and redactors. It challenged my faith."

He didn't go into what his current religious beliefs were, though.

Haran · 12-17-2003, 01:57 PM

He also said that he "lost his faith". So, if I were a bettin' man, I'd say he's somewhere between agnostic and atheist. It sounded as if he did not consider himself a Christian (at least not in the traditional sense). If he does consider himself a Christian, it is probably in the Spong, Crossan, Borg sense - which might as well be atheism in my opinion.

The interview was good, even if I do disagree overall.

It should be on again tonight (in Dallas, anyway) around 7pm central time for those who didn't get to listen.

Steven Carr · 12-18-2003, 04:10 AM

Thanks for the link, Haran.

Ehrman also said that his classmates, whose faith was not based on inerrancy, did not have a crisis of faith when they read the New Testament.

Haran · 12-18-2003, 04:55 AM

Listen online

mike_decock · 12-18-2003, 10:22 AM

Just listened to it online. Good interview. Has anyone read any of his books?

-Mike...

Toto · 12-18-2003, 10:55 AM

I have read Jesus: Apocalyptic Prophet of the New Millennium which was excellent. It takes the point of view that the real Jesus was an apocalyptic preacher on the order of David Koresh. It is hard to imagine a True Christian (tm) taking that view of the HJ.

I have also read most of The Orthodox Corruption of Scripture, which is an indispensable reference.

Vinnie · 12-18-2003, 12:10 PM

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If he does consider himself a Christian, it is probably in the Spong, Crossan, Borg sense - which might as well be atheism in my opinion.

What's wrong with panentheism? That is saying supernatural theism is no different than the absentee landlord of deism. Does it fare much better?

Vinnie

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Haran Banned Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 1,490	Bart Ehrman is on NPR today For those who might be interested Bart Ehrman is being interviewed about his book Lost Christianities today by Terry Gross of NPR on the show Fresh Air. Click here for times: Fresh Air

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gregor Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 932	It was a great interview. Some weeks ago, someone asked about his religious persuasion. His response to a similar question from the host of Fresh Air was something to the effect of "I started out as an evangelical inerrantist. In seminary I discovered other texts, conflicts, and redactors. It challenged my faith." He didn't go into what his current religious beliefs were, though.

12-17-2003, 01:57 PM	#3
Haran Banned Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 1,490	He also said that he "lost his faith". So, if I were a bettin' man, I'd say he's somewhere between agnostic and atheist. It sounded as if he did not consider himself a Christian (at least not in the traditional sense). If he does consider himself a Christian, it is probably in the Spong, Crossan, Borg sense - which might as well be atheism in my opinion. The interview was good, even if I do disagree overall. It should be on again tonight (in Dallas, anyway) around 7pm central time for those who didn't get to listen.

12-18-2003, 04:10 AM	#4
Steven Carr Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: England Posts: 5,629	Thanks for the link, Haran. Ehrman also said that his classmates, whose faith was not based on inerrancy, did not have a crisis of faith when they read the New Testament.

12-18-2003, 04:55 AM	#5
Haran Banned Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 1,490	Listen online

12-18-2003, 10:22 AM	#6
mike_decock Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,505	Just listened to it online. Good interview. Has anyone read any of his books? -Mike...

12-18-2003, 10:55 AM	#7
Toto Contributor Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Los Angeles area Posts: 40,549	I have read Jesus: Apocalyptic Prophet of the New Millennium which was excellent. It takes the point of view that the real Jesus was an apocalyptic preacher on the order of David Koresh. It is hard to imagine a True Christian (tm) taking that view of the HJ. I have also read most of The Orthodox Corruption of Scripture, which is an indispensable reference.

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