The Surprising Truth Behind "Love Thy Neighbor"
About this episode
Dr. Bart Ehrman discusses the different meanings of love in the New Testament and its implications for understanding Jesus' teachings.
Jesus' most famous commandment might be to "love thy neighbour" - but what exactly does "love" mean, and how do you love your neighbour? Today, Dr. Bart Ehrman joins me to talk about the different meanings of love in the New Testament, and how that informs our understanding of Jesus' teachings.
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