Jesus

In this engaging examination, Bart Ehrman delves into the latest textual and archaeological insights regarding Jesus's life, alongside the historical context of first-century Palestine. He presents Jesus as an apocalyptic prophet, convinced of an imminent end to the world and the emergence of a new kingdom on Earth. Through a detailed analysis of the New Testament and other sources, including the recently uncovered Gospels of Thomas and Peter, Ehrman explores the radical nature of Jesus's teachings and their profound resonance with society's marginalized, while highlighting the challenges posed to the established authorities in Jerusalem.