I’m excited to have Dr. Trevan Hatch on the show. He’s a Jewish Studies scholar! Trevan works at the Harold B Lee Library and teaches New Testament classes at BYU. We’re going to cover historicity of the Gospels. What are common misconceptions of the Christmas story? Did Jesus ask Judas and Peter to betray and deny him? Are the Gospels historically reliable? I think Dr. Hatch’s answers will surprise you as we take a deep dive into the Gospels and the life of Jesus. Check out our conversation…

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0:00 Meet Dr. Trevan Hatch/New Testament History

8:20 Who was “Stranger in Jerusalem” Written for?

13:58 How Tall Were Goliath & Jesus?

19:13 What Do We Get Wrong with Christmas Story?

31:05 Are Gospels Historically Reliable?

34:33 Is Judas Death Reliable?

37:59 Did Jesus Ask Judas to Betray Him?

53:45 Why did Peter Deny Jesus?

59:24 Was James (not Peter) 1st Christian Leader?

1:17:20 Why Jews Wouldn’t Eat with Gentiles

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