Ep. 239 - Dr. Bart Ehrman "Love Thy Stranger" pt. 2
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In this episode, Bart Ehrman discusses the impact of Jesus' teachings on moral thought and the evolution of compassion and care within early Christianity.
In Part 2 of our conversation, Bart Ehrman returns to discuss his latest book, Love Thy Stranger, and the lasting impact Jesus’ teachings had on moral thought in the Western world. We continue exploring how ideas surrounding compassion, forgiveness, charity, and care for outsiders emerged within early Christianity — while also wrestling with the ways institutions and political movements have often failed to embody those same values. In this episode we discuss: The tension between the teachings of Jesus and modern political Christianity Immigration, nationalism, and “loving your neighbor” How moral frameworks evolve over time The role Christianity played in shaping Western ethics Historical misunderstandings about the ancient world Why empathy and human dignity remain central themes in Jesus’ message Be sure to check out Dr. Ehrman’s new book, Love Thy Stranger , available now wherever books are sold. Guest Bio Bart Ehrman is a New Testament scholar, historian of early Christianity, and the author of numerous bestselling books including Misquoting Jesus , Heaven and Hell , Jesus Interrupted , and How Jesus Became God . He is the James A. Gray Distinguished Professor of Religious…
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