Jesus Before the Gospels

In this insightful audiobook, bestselling author and renowned Bible scholar Bart D. Ehrman explores the significant role of oral tradition in shaping the stories about Jesus in the New Testament and our understanding of Christianity. Drawing on various disciplines, including psychology and anthropology, Ehrman elucidates how oral history not only disseminated Jesus' message but also transformed it through processes of memory and retelling. His meticulous scholarship and engaging narrative offer compelling insights that challenge conventional views on the historical context between Jesus's life and the writing of the Gospels.