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Forged

Writing in the Name of God--Why the Bible's Authors Are Not Who We Think They Are

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Forged

By: Bart D. Ehrman
Narrated by: Walter Dixon
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Bart D. Ehrman, the New York Times bestselling author of Jesus, Interrupted and God’s Problem reveals which books in the Bible’s New Testament were not passed down by Jesus’s disciples, but were instead forged by other hands—and why this centuries-hidden scandal is far more significant than many scholars are willing to admit. A controversial work of historical reporting in the tradition of Elaine Pagels, Marcus Borg, and John Dominic Crossan, Ehrman’s Forged delivers a stunning explication of one of the most substantial—yet least discussed—problems confronting the world of biblical scholarship.

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This book should be on every list of anyone who cares if the NT is legitimate or not. It is honest and tries to be respectful even if that respect is unearned.

Enlightening, easy to follow and evidential

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A great book for learning about extrabiblical writings and how the Bible was put together.

A great book of the history of the bible.

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The early history of Christianity and the bible is extremely interesting. I’m an atheist but this book has had a major role in guiding civilisation for nearly two thousand years. Even now people argue for or against things based on their religious beliefs rather than common sense or sense of community. It’s fascinating to see how these views were shaped and possibly distorted since JC walked our planet. A good listen.

Incredibly well argued

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This book was perfectly narrated and well thought through. it provided an exhausting number if e apples of 'word of God" writings that are proven to be otherwise. The only example that missed the mark was the Gnostic texts. The author listed the texts, and then simply added "oh, and they are all forgeries too". But no evidence was given to support the author's claim, which stood out like a sore thumb amongst the perfectly evidenced remaining examples. Overall, a very thorough, thought-provoking analysis of the B.S. Bible Scripture. Elena Olympia Collins, author of Truth Lies in Twilight: The Prophecy, and Tarot Well Done.

Thorough. Nearly.

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