We often talk about copies of the Gospels, how different manuscripts differ from one another, and the implications of those differences, but we very rarely talk about the original gospel manuscripts.

Today, on Misquoting Jesus, Dr. Bart Ehrman joins me to discuss what an original text is and why they matter.

Welcome to Misquoting Jesus with Bart Ehrman.

The only show where a six-time New York Times best-selling author and world-renowned Bible scholar

uncovers the many fascinating, little-known facts about the New Testament, the historical Jesus, and the rise of Christianity.

I'm your host, Megan Lewis. Let's begin.

Before we get started today, a quick heads up that Bart has recently announced his next big cruise,

and he is really excited about this one.

It's a two-week expedition in June 2026 from Bergen, Norway, all the way up to Svalbard,

yes, the polar bear capital of the world.

He's been wanting to do this route forever and what he's really looking forward to is time with all of you.

Long conversations over great meals, exploring the breathtaking coastline and

majestic fjords together, and sharing brand new material about who chose the four Gospels.

This is the topic of Bart's new book, and you'll be the first to hear what he's thinking

about it all. If you're interested in joining Bart on the cruise, there's a special $300

discount if you book by December 15th.

Just head to Bart-ehrman.com forward slash Norway for all the details.

Welcome back everybody to misquoting Jesus, where this week we are talking about exactly what an original text is,

why they matter and honestly why we don't have them anymore.

We've also got Bart's Sokebox at the end, so make sure you stick around for that.

But how are you doing this week?

Yeah, you know, I'm doing I'm doing well.

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