Rival Gospels. Competing Gods.
One Emerging Faith.

The first Christians didn’t all agree on who Jesus was—or even how many gods existed. 

Explore The Earliest Christian Heresies with Dr. Bart Ehrman — an 8-lesson deep dive into early Christian diversity, forgotten doctrines, and the battles that shaped orthodoxy. Replays available.
Rival Gospels. Competing Gods. A Struggle for the Soul of Christianity
Most of us grew up hearing that Christianity began as a single, unified faith with its followers in harmony and its truths clearly defined. 

But the reality is far messier and far more fascinating. 

In the centuries right after Jesus, believers argued about everything. 
  • Was Christ human or divine? Or both? Or neither? 
  • Was there one God? Two Gods? Twelve? Even 365? 
  • Was the Creator of the world the same as the Father of Jesus? Or an evil, lower deity? 

Each group claimed to possess the true gospel and labeled the rest heretics. 

Out of their rival visions emerged the very questions that would define Christian belief for centuries about God, Jesus, creation, and what it means to be saved.

Bart D. Ehrman is a professor of religious studies at the University of North Carolina. He has written or edited thirty-four books, including six New York Times bestsellers: How Jesus Became God, Misquoting Jesus, Jesus Interrupted, and Forged.

What's Included?

Eight 50-min Lectures
Journey through the fascinating world of 2nd-century Christianity as Dr. Bart Ehrman unpacks the movements, rival beliefs, and debates that shaped the faith’s earliest centuries.
Two 30-min Q&A
Bring your questions! Each day concludes with a live discussion where Dr. Ehrman answers participant questions and expands on key themes from the lectures.

Bonus Lecture
Enjoy Bart's bonus lecture from his Spotlight Series: Early Christian Gnosticism. 





Lecture Slides
Download professionally designed slides highlighting the main arguments, historical timelines, and key terms from each lecture for easy review.
Audiobook
Listen on the go with downloadable MP3s of every lecture and Q&A—perfect for commutes or study breaks.


Transcripts
Full searchable transcripts of all lectures and Q&A sessions—ideal for quoting, note-taking, or deeper study.


FAQs
Do you offer a money-back guarantee?
Absolutely! If you don't love the course, send us an email and we will refund 100% of your investment. You will have 30 days from the date of the live recording.
Are any other discounts available?
Yes! Viewers of Dr. Ehrman's "Misquoting Jesus" show on YouTube or listeners of the podcast can discover exclusive discount codes. Additionally, BSA members enjoy a 30% discount with exclusive coupon code.
How do you value the course?
Our normal price for eight individual lectures with Dr. Bart Ehrman is $199.60. However, you can enjoy the "The Earliest Christian Heresies" online course including lifetime access to ALL eight lectures, Q&As, and bonus materials for the special bundle price of $79.95!
  • 01Customer
  • 02Payment
Transform Your Understanding of Early Christianity

Contact information

Billing address

Payment information

You will not be charged for this purchase, but if you choose to make an optional purchase later, this card info will be used to complete that transaction!

Completing payment with PayPal

Processing...

  • Total payment
  • 1xEarliest Christian Heresies$79.95
    -+

All prices in USD

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Powered by
© 2025+

    Affiliate: