The Biblical World

The controversy surrounding the so-called "Gospel of Jesus' wife" has mostly subsided. There is still no definitive deceleration on the fragment's authenticity, although most if not all experts in the field have serious doubts.
One lingering mystery has been the identity of the fragment's owner. Until now, no one but Karen King knew his identity. But in a recent article in the Atlantic, the owner has been revealed as well as some rather bizarre perspectives he holds on the...

Here is information about an upcoming lecture
I am doing in Columbia Station.
Dr. John Byron, professor of New Testament at Ashland Theological Seminary, will speak on the topic, “From the Scroll to the Book,” on Thursday, March 10, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Christ Church, Main Campus, located at 23080 Royalton Road in Columbia Station...

Below is the video of my most recent lecture at Ashland Theological Seminary.
Over the years various arguments have been mounted against the trustworthiness of the New Testament. Scholars have noted the fragmentary nature of the earliest copies of the New Testament and concluded the evidence is too corrupt to be trusted. Conspiracy...

The good people at Harper Collins have informed me that for the next week the recent volume I co-edited with Joel Lohr, is only $9.99.Click here for details.