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Were Peter & Paul Really Martyred? History vs. Legend

Podcast: Misquoting Jesus with Bart Ehrman
Published: Feb 10, 2026
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Summary

It's well-known Christian tradition that the apostles Peter and Paul were both crucified as a result of their Christian faith, but what does history have to say about those legends? Today, Dr. Bart Ehrman joins me to talk about the texts behind the tradition, and what we know about the execution of early Christian leaders.