Misquoting Jesus
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Misquoting Jesus is a popular-level book by New Testament scholar Bart D. Ehrman that examines how textual changes and transmission errors in the Bible have affected its modern form and interpretation.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Misquoting Jesus canonical | 5 |
| Misquoting Jesus: The Story Behind Who Changed the Bible and Why | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Misquoting Jesus Context triple: [Bart D. Ehrman, notableWork, Misquoting Jesus]
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A.
Jesus Was a Cross Maker
"Jesus Was a Cross Maker" is a 1971 folk-rock song by American singer-songwriter Judee Sill, noted for its intricate harmonies, spiritual themes, and enduring influence on later artists.
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B.
Killing Jesus
"Killing Jesus" is a television film adaptation of Bill O’Reilly and Martin Dugard’s book that dramatizes the life and crucifixion of Jesus of Nazareth.
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C.
The Politics of Jesus
The Politics of Jesus is a seminal theological work that argues Jesus’ life and teachings demand a radical, pacifist, and socially transformative ethic for Christian discipleship and politics.
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D.
Sayings of Jesus
Sayings of Jesus are the recorded words and teachings attributed to Jesus in the New Testament, often highlighted in Christian theology for their spiritual and moral significance.
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E.
Jesus Was an Only Son
"Jesus Was an Only Son" is a contemplative, gospel-tinged ballad by Bruce Springsteen that reflects on the humanity and sacrifice of Jesus and the sorrow of Mary.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Misquoting Jesus Target entity description: Misquoting Jesus is a popular-level book by New Testament scholar Bart D. Ehrman that examines how textual changes and transmission errors in the Bible have affected its modern form and interpretation.
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A.
Jesus Was a Cross Maker
"Jesus Was a Cross Maker" is a 1971 folk-rock song by American singer-songwriter Judee Sill, noted for its intricate harmonies, spiritual themes, and enduring influence on later artists.
-
B.
Killing Jesus
"Killing Jesus" is a television film adaptation of Bill O’Reilly and Martin Dugard’s book that dramatizes the life and crucifixion of Jesus of Nazareth.
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C.
The Politics of Jesus
The Politics of Jesus is a seminal theological work that argues Jesus’ life and teachings demand a radical, pacifist, and socially transformative ethic for Christian discipleship and politics.
-
D.
Sayings of Jesus
Sayings of Jesus are the recorded words and teachings attributed to Jesus in the New Testament, often highlighted in Christian theology for their spiritual and moral significance.
-
E.
Jesus Was an Only Son
"Jesus Was an Only Son" is a contemplative, gospel-tinged ballad by Bruce Springsteen that reflects on the humanity and sacrifice of Jesus and the sorrow of Mary.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
book
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popular-level biblical studies book ⓘ |
| aimsAt | general audience ⓘ |
| author | Bart D. Ehrman ⓘ |
| basedOn | New Testament manuscript evidence ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| criticizedBy | some evangelical Christian scholars ⓘ |
| explains | methods of New Testament textual criticism in accessible language ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
errors in the copying of biblical manuscripts
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how scribal changes affected the text of the New Testament ⓘ how textual changes influence Christian doctrine and interpretation ⓘ intentional alterations in biblical manuscripts ⓘ unintentional alterations in biblical manuscripts ⓘ |
| genre |
biblical criticism
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popular scholarship ⓘ religious studies ⓘ |
| hasChapterOn |
how the New Testament canon was transmitted
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scribes and their practices ⓘ textual changes affecting the divinity of Jesus ⓘ textual changes affecting the doctrine of the Trinity ⓘ |
| hasCompanionWork |
Misquoting Jesus: The Story Behind Who Changed the Bible and Why
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linked to:
Misquoting Jesus
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| hasImpactOn | popular perceptions of biblical inerrancy ⓘ |
| hasMainTheme |
no original New Testament manuscripts survive
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the Bible has been altered during centuries of copying ⓘ theological implications of textual variants ⓘ |
| influenced | public discussions about the reliability of the New Testament text ⓘ |
| intendedAudience | non-specialists interested in the Bible ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| libraryOfCongressClassification | BS2325 .E37 ⓘ |
| marketedAs | trade book ⓘ |
| mediaType |
hardcover
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paperback ⓘ print ⓘ |
| notableFor |
bringing New Testament textual criticism to a mass audience
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sparking debate between conservative and critical biblical scholars ⓘ |
| originalPublisher | HarperSanFrancisco ⓘ |
| praisedFor |
clarity of explanation
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making technical scholarship accessible ⓘ |
| publicationYear | 2005 ⓘ |
| publisher |
HarperOne
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linked to:
HarperCollins
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| relatedWork |
Forged
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Jesus, Interrupted ⓘ The Orthodox Corruption of Scripture ⓘ |
| subject |
Bible
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Christian origins ⓘ New Testament textual criticism ⓘ history of the Bible ⓘ textual variants in the New Testament ⓘ transmission of the New Testament text ⓘ |
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Misquoting Jesus
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Misquoting Jesus: The Story Behind Who Changed the Bible and Why
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linked to: Misquoting Jesus