Join Us for a Groundbreaking Lecture Series on the Bible and the Quran
Embark on an in-depth exploration of the historical challenges inherent in the Bible and the Quran in this trailblazing comparison presented by two globally esteemed religious scholars.
Purchase this 8-lecture online course today to enjoy lifetime access plus other benefits for a special BUNDLED price!

The Bible and The Quran: Comparing Their Historical Problems

In this groundbreaking course, explore the historical challenges inherent in two of the world's most influential religious texts—the Bible and the Quran. Led by Dr. Ehrman and Dr. Hashmi, dive into the origins of Islam and the historical quandaries posed by the Quran alongside those found in the Christian Bible. 

Through rigorous academic inquiry, uncover insights into original texts, authorship, and transmission reliability. Explore the historical analysis of Jesus and Muhammad, navigating the intersections and disparities between scholarly perspectives and religious interpretations. 

Additionally, confront sensitive issues surrounding scripture's potential role in fostering violence and intolerance while examining the viability of applying historical and critical lenses to religious study

Provocative Inquiries Explored in this Course:


  • Does the Quran actually go back to Muhammad, and has it really been “perfectly preserved”?

  • How do historians separate fact from fiction in the Gospels enshrined in the New Testament?
  • Are Quranic stories historical and scientific or do they contain elements of myth and legend? Did the historical Muhammad really exist?
  • To what extent are acts of intolerance, hatred, and violence rooted in the Bible, and is the Bible itself to be blamed, in whole or in part, for perpetuating such behaviors?
  • Is there something unique or inherent to Islam – its scripture, its founding moment, and its historical experience – that predisposes it to hatred, intolerance, and violence?

About Your Instructors

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. 

Javad T. Hashmi is a Ph.D. candidate in the Study of Religion (Islamic Studies) at Harvard University, specializing in Quranic Studies, Islamic origins, and the historical Muhammad. He has earned Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Arabic & Islamic Studies from UC Berkeley and Harvard, respectively. His doctoral dissertation focuses on the ethics of war and peace in the Quran and during the lifetime of the historical Muhammad. Dr. Hashmi is also a board-certified emergency physician and was formerly a Fellow of Medical Ethics at Harvard Medical School, specializing in Islamic (bio)ethics.

LIVE RECORDING!

Don't miss out on a unique opportunity to engage with esteemed scholars to delve into these critical discussions firsthand in our two LIVE Q&A sessions! Join Dr. Ehrman and Dr. Hashmi for the live recording of this groundbreaking course on May 4th/5th.

Lecture Recording Dates

May 4th Lectures Start 12pm EDT:

Lecture 1: The New Testament: Do We Have the Original Text?

Lecture 2: The Quran: Do We Have the Original Text?

Lecture 3: The New Testament: How Much History? How Much Story?

Lecture 4: The Quran: How Much History? How Much Story?

May 5th Lectures Start 1pm EDT:

Lecture 5: Misquoting Jesus: Separating the Jesus of History from the Christ of Faith

Lecture 6: Misquoting Muhammad: Separating the Muhammad of History from the Prophet of Faith

Lecture 7: A History of Hatred, Intolerance, and Violence: Is the Bible to Blame?

Lecture 8: A History of Hatred, Intolerance, and Violence: Is the Quran to Blame?

SPECIAL BUNDLED PRICE $119.60 $59.95

The retail price for eight individual lectures with Dr. Ehrman is $119.60*.  However, you can get the entire "The Bible and The Quran" course, including lifetime access to ALL eight lectures, and bonus materials for the SPECIAL BUNDLED price of $59.95. 

(*$14.95 each)

BONUSES!

Registration Includes Lifetime Access to the 8-Lesson Online Course complete with:

  • Eight 45-minute lectures by Dr. Bart Ehrman and Dr. Javad Hashmi
  • Four scholarly talks
  • Two live Q&A sessions
  • PDF lesson guides
  • Questions for reflection
  • Additional reading list to dive deeper
  • Audio downloads for listening on the go

($159.60 Value)

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    • Is this a LIVE course?
      This 8 x 45-minute lecture webinar series will be recorded LIVE on May 4th & May 5th, 2024. If you purchase this lecture before May 4th you will be able to attend the live recording of this course. If you purchase this course after the live lecture date, you will be watching a recorded event. Either way, you will have lifetime access to the lectures and Q&A sessions. You will also receive advanced notifications of new live lectures and online courses.
    • What is the Special Bundle Price?
      The regular retail price for 8 individual lessons with Bart Ehrman would normally cost $119.60 ($14.95 per lecture). With the special bundled price you can enjoy lifetime access to all 8 lectures + bonuses for $59.95.
    • Are any other discounts available?
      Yes, if you watch Dr. Ehrman's Youtube channel or listen to the podcast, you'll find a discount code in there. Bart also offers a discount to paid members of his blog at ehrmanblog.org.
    • Do you offer a money-back guarantee?
      Absolutely! If you don't love the lecture series, send us an email and we will refund 100% of your investment. You will have 30 days from the date of the seminar.

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