{"title":"Bart Ehrman","description":"\u003cp\u003eBart Ehrman's works offer a compelling exploration of early Christian texts and the historical foundations of the New Testament. His writing delves into how the Bible was formed, examining the complexities of its transmission and the changes it underwent over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect rigorous scholarship presented in accessible language, revealing the often surprising stories behind Christian origins and scripture. Ehrman's books invite thoughtful reflection on religion and spirituality through detailed historical analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"misquoting-jesus-the-story-behind-who-changed-the-bible-and-why-by-bart-ehrman-9780060859510","title":"Misquoting Jesus: The Story Behind Who Changed The Bible And Why","description":"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor almost 1,500 years, the New Testament manuscripts were copied by hand––and mistakes and intentional changes abound in the competing manuscript versions. Religious and biblical scholar Bart Ehrman makes the provocative case that many of our widely held beliefs concerning the divinity of Jesus, the Trinity, and the divine origins of the Bible itself are the results of both intentional and accidental alterations by scribes. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In this compelling and fascinating book, Ehrman shows where and why changes were made in our earliest surviving manuscripts, explaining for the first time how the many variations of our cherished biblical stories came to be, and why only certain versions of the stories qualify for publication in the Bibles we read today. Ehrman frames his account with personal reflections on how his study of the Greek manuscripts made him abandon his once ultra–conservative views of the Bible.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47397911331052,"sku":"9780060859510","price":32.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/17884993482209.jpg?v=1773731998"},{"product_id":"jesus-before-the-gospels-by-bart-ehrman-9780062285225","title":"Jesus Before The Gospels","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eMisquoting Jesus\u003c\/em\u003e, one of the most renowned and controversial Bible scholars in the world today, examines oral tradition and its role in shaping the stories about Jesus we encounter in the New Testament—and ultimately in our understanding of Christianity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout much of human history, our most important stories were passed down orally—including the stories about Jesus before they became written down in the Gospels. In this fascinating and deeply researched work, leading Bible scholar Bart D. Ehrman investigates the role oral history has played in the New Testament—how the telling of these stories not only spread Jesus’ message but helped shape it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA master explainer of Christian history, texts, and traditions, Ehrman draws on a range of disciplines, including psychology and anthropology, to examine the role of memory in the creation of the Gospels. Explaining how oral tradition evolves based on the latest scientific research, he demonstrates how the act of telling and retelling impacts the story, the storyteller, and the listener—crucial insights that challenge our typical historical understanding of the silent period between when Jesus lived and died and when his stories began to be written down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs he did in his previous books on religious scholarship, debates on New Testament authorship, and the existence of Jesus of Nazareth, Ehrman combines his deep knowledge and meticulous scholarship in a compelling and eye-opening narrative that will change the way we read and think about these sacred texts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48126610211052,"sku":"9780062285225","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780062285225-jesus-before-the-gospels.jpg?v=1785970443"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/bart-ehrman.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}