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· 35 min· Episode 165

The Real Story Behind the Virgin Birth in Christianity

Misquoting Jesus with Bart Ehrman

About this episode

Mary's virginity is a central tenet in most (or all) Christian denominations - but when did the story develop? Today, Dr. Bart Ehrman joins me to talk about where the idea of a virgin birth might have come from, and when it was first introduced into the Christian canon.

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