One could argue as well that Jesus is the most important pe… - Bart D. Ehrman

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One could argue as well that Jesus is the most important person in the history of the West, looked at from a historical, social, or cultural perspective, quite apart from his religious significance.

Bart D. Ehrman

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About Bart D. Ehrman

Bart D. Ehrman (born 5 October 1955) is an American New Testament scholar.

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Alternative Names: Bart Denton Ehrman • Bart Ehrman • Dr. Bart Ehrman

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The very idea that society should serve the poor, the sick, and the marginalized became a distinctively Christian concern.

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