Episode

Who Really Chose the Books of the New Testament?

Podcast: Misquoting Jesus with Bart Ehrman
Published: Jul 7, 2026
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Summary

Have you ever read something in the New Testament, maybe the Book of Revelation, and wondered why on earth it's included in the Bible? Why were these specific books included, and why are they considered inspired by God while the non-canonical writings are just the work of humans? Today we're talking about the formation of the New Testament, using listeners' questions.