: Highlights the historical contradictions found within the New Testament.

: Traces the historical process by which Jesus went from being viewed as a human prophet to the divine Son of God.

Ehrman has authored or edited more than 30 books, including several New York Times bestsellers. Key titles include:

is a prominent American New Testament scholar and the James A. Gray Distinguished Professor of Religious Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill . He is widely recognized for his work in textual criticism , the historical Jesus , and the development of early Christianity. Academic Background and Transition