Misquoting Jesus: The Story Behind Who Changed ... May 2026

: Ehrman examines how the social environment—including attitudes toward women, Jews, and pagans—influenced scribes to modify texts .

: The narrative is framed by Ehrman’s own shift from a fundamentalist belief in biblical inerrancy to an agnostic view of the Bible as a "very human book" . Community Perspectives Misquoting Jesus: The Story Behind Who Changed ...

: The book discusses well-known passages that were likely later additions, such as the story of the woman caught in adultery (John 7:53–8:11) and the long ending of Mark (16:9–20) . Misquoting Jesus: The Story Behind Who Changed ...

“I found his book easy to read and informative. Unfortunately, the main thrust of the book is not as commendable.” CCW - Christian Communicators Worldwide Misquoting Jesus: The Story Behind Who Changed ...