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Did Jesus Exist?: The Historical Argument for Jesus of Nazareth Audiobook
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In Did Jesus Exist? historian and Bible expert Bart Ehrman confronts the question, "Did Jesus exist at all?" Ehrman vigorously defends the historical Jesus, identifies the most historically reliable sources for best understanding Jesus’ mission and message, and offers a compelling portrait of the person at the heart of the Christian tradition.
Known as a master explainer with deep knowledge of the field, Bart Ehrman methodically demolishes both the scholarly and popular “mythicist” arguments against the existence of Jesus. Marshaling evidence from within the Bible and the wider historical record of the ancient world, Ehrman tackles the key issues that surround the mythologies associated with Jesus and the early Christian movement.
In Did Jesus Exist?: The Historical Argument for Jesus of Nazareth, Ehrman establishes the criterion for any genuine historical investigation and provides a robust defense of the methods required to discover the Jesus of history.
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"I've given this book an extra star for the pure academic nature of his argument. He outlines the logic of his argument so well that it is a model for anyone with "beliefs" that are counter to truth. As an atheist I am as outraged by illogical myths posed by atheists as I am by those of evangelicals. Zealots on both sides need to learn from Dr. Ehrman how to argue their points and when to give up beliefs that cannot be substantiated. I might have given the book 4 stars just because it became tedious but that is because of its comprehensiveness so really it counts in the book's favor. He does assume knowledge of books of the bible. I don't know the bible stories so I did not have the context to follow as closely as I'd have liked. It would be too much to have expected him to explain the context more than he did, though. That was my own unwillingness to explore them further. It's a book everyone should read. But they need to be willing to follow logic rather than hear what they want and ignore the rest."
— Lisa (5 out of 5 stars)
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" Book gave lots of historical information related to the existence of Jesus. Knocks a few from the mysticism camp off their pedestal. "
— Donna, 2/17/2014 -
" Good discussion of historical research methods "
— Linda, 2/10/2014 -
" I've read quite a few Ehrmans so far and I've enjoyed Did Jesus Exist. I didn't realize the growth of "mythicist" arguments against the existence of Jesus. As with Ehrman's other books, I like his methodical way of laying out his points--however, he gets a bit repetitive. He also repeats things occasionally... "
— Bryan, 2/3/2014 -
" Although I felt like the author rambled a bit at times, overall I felt this was a good rebuttal to the Jesus-was-nothing-more-than-a-myth argument that can be found all over the internet right now. If you've read books that claim Jesus did not exist, that he was nothing more than a created persona, this book explains why that view is not usually held by serious scholars on the subject. "
— Tntexas, 1/7/2014 -
" Yeah I buy it. "
— Jonathan, 12/20/2013 -
" Point for history! "
— David, 11/28/2013 -
" The information is good, but Ehrman is overly verbose and perhaps a tad egotistical so I found reading this to be a bit of a slog. Did he edit it himself? I've read a few of his other books as well, and I do like his academic approach knowing he's coming from an evangelical background. "
— Bonnie, 10/19/2013 -
" Interesting discussion of the historical clues for the existence of Jesus. But the historical person doesn't have much in common with the character in contemporary life. Food for thought, whether you believe or not. "
— Joanne, 7/14/2013 -
" The most cogent defense of the historical reality of Jesus and the historical value of the Gospels I have ever read. Ehrman is a lucid analyst, an excellent teacher, and a talented writer. "
— George, 5/12/2013 -
" Rather repetitive in places, but perhaps that is because Ehrman is putting forth historically-based, nuanced arguments that will be unpalatable to many people at both ends of the religious/political spectrum and wants to be absolutely sure his intended meaning is not lost. A very interesting work! "
— Laura, 3/20/2013 -
" The topic is interesting, but the book could use a good editing session. "
— John, 11/10/2012 -
" Exceedingly good "
— Peter, 9/8/2012
About Bart D. Ehrman
Bart D. Ehrman is the author or editor of more than thirty books, including several New York Times bestsellers. He is a professor of religious studies at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, and a leading authority on the New Testament and the history of early Christianity. He has been featured in Time, the New Yorker, and the Washington Post and has appeared on NBC, CNN, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, The History Channel, National Geographic, BBC, major NPR shows, and other top print and broadcast media outlets.
About Walter Dixon
Walter Dixon is a broadcast media veteran of more than twenty years’ experience with a background in theater and performing arts and voice work for commercials. After a career in public radio, he is now a full-time narrator with more than fifty audiobooks recorded in genres ranging from religion and politics to children’s stories.