Can We Trust the Gospels? N.T. Wright on Bible Mysteries and Conspiracy Theories

Who heard Jesus praying in Gethsemane when the disciples were asleep? How could biblical writers describe conversations between God and heavenly beings when nobody was there to witness them?
In this episode of Ask N.T. Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird tackle some challenging questions about the inspiration and historical reliability of Scripture.
They also explore the rise of conspiracy theories, the appeal of secret knowledge and the controversial claim that the early Church suppressed alternative Gospels. Tom explains why he believes the Gnostic Gospels tell us something very different about early Christianity.
And on a lighter note, Tom reveals the fascinating story behind his collaboration with composer Paul Spicer on the Easter and Advent oratorios, and considers whether he might ever write another.
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