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What learners say

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  • “Bart and Megan, and the BSA, are my trusted source for historical facts around the Bible and Christian mythology. I enjoy Bart's reasoned and thoughtful presentations. I catch Misquoting Jesus every week and have gone back and listened to the entire collection. Amazing work!”

    Scott Nelson

  • “As an amateur lover of studying the Intertestamental periods of the Bible, ~ 300 BCE to 330 CE, the excellent scholarly lectures I watched in this Conference helped me to understand better many of the ideas I otherwise would have difficulty discovering on my own.”

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  • “I started following Bart many years ago in search of knowledge and scholarship, but perhaps just as valuable is finding a community, one where we can share thoughts and beliefs free of judgment.”

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  • “I had hoped for a community like this for a number of decades. To have a community where people are not shaming me for having curiosity and thinking too intellectually is unparalleled.”

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  • “We have the best lecturers! Intellectual honesty, bubbling enthusiasm for their topics, and wit.”

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  • “The lectures are enlightening, stimulating, and push me to do my own research. My reading list grows and grows!”

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  • “Both the friendliness and the love of learning here are just off the charts.”

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  • “Access to learning from a top-of-the-line Biblical scholar such as Dr. Fredricksen is a special opportunity and when it is presented you should take it.”

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  • “My life now includes listening to these courses every day, and I am richer for it. As an academic myself, I am shocked over and over by the scope of knowledge of the instructors, their love of humanity, their passion for the project.”

    Andrew

  • “The way scholars clear away the cruft of later dogma and show the people and times underneath is like recovering the work of a great master on a canvas that has been painted over.”

    John

  • “The opportunity to explore these topics with scholars makes me feel like I am part of the most prestigious religious studies group in the world.”

    Bobby

  • “I love this space! I love the courses, the face-to-face events, the posts. Mostly, I love finding people that are crazy about learning. I feel like I have found my people.”

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  • “I appreciate Dr. Ehrman’s talent for translating complex scholarly topics into books and courses for lay people.”

    Diana

  • “Thank you for making biblical scholarship accessible, engaging, and downright fun.”

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About Bart Ehrman

The historian behind the courses.

Bart D. Ehrman is the James A. Gray Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Religious Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he taught from 1988 until his retirement in 2025. Recognized internationally for his scholarship on the New Testament and early Christianity, Professor Ehrman has written or edited thirty five books, including six New York Times bestsellers.

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Ignite your curiosity and deepen your understanding of the books of the Bible with our extensive Article Database, a treasure trove of thought-provoking content. Engage with captivating articles that delve into the origins of the Gospels, their writers, and when they were written. Discover fresh insights into ancient texts such as the Pentateuch, the historical Jesus, the early church, Jesus’ resurrection, and the 12 disciples. Uncover answers to intriguing questions like “Who wrote the Bible?”, “Who is Paul in the Bible?” and what books did he write? Explore topics like “Who wrote the New Testament?” or the authorship of specific books like Revelation or the Gospel of Mark. Whether you’re a scholar or seeker, our articles are an excellent resource for your quest. Click here to visit our article database.

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