Misquoting Jesus: The Story Behind Who Changed the Bible and Why (Plus)

Book Description

World-renowned biblical scholar Bart Ehrman reveals the truth behind the many mistakes and changes that can be found throughout the Bible, including the following:

• The King James Bible was based on inferior manuscripts that in many cases do not accurately represent the meaning of the original text.
• The favorite story of Jesus forgiving the woman caught in adultery (John 8:3-11) does not belong in the Bible.
• Scribal errors were so common in antiquity that the author of the Book of Revelation threatened damnation to anyone who "adds to" or "takes away" words from the text.