Lost Christianities

In "Lost Christianities," Bart D. Ehrman explores the diverse and often contentious beliefs that characterized the early Christian Church, where factions debated the nature of God and Jesus, producing a wealth of writings that claimed apostolic authority. This engaging account highlights various sects, from the Ebionites to the Marcionites, and the struggles between them and the proto-orthodox Christians who would eventually dominate religious discourse. Through meticulous research and insights from newly recovered texts, Ehrman reveals how these early groups shaped the evolution of Christianity and how history often favors the narratives of the powerful.