The Bestselling Author Of Misquoting Jesus, One Of The Most Renowned And Controversial Bible Scholars In The World Today Examines Oral Tradition And Its Role In Shaping The Stories About Jesus We Encounter In The New Testamentand Ultimately In Our Understanding Of Christianity.throughout Much Of Human History, Our Most Important Stories Were Passed Down Orallyincluding The Stories About Jesus Before They Became Written Down In The Gospels. In This Fascinating And Deeply Researched Work, Leading Bible Scholar Bart D. Erhman Investigates The Role Oral History Has Played In The New Testamenthow The Telling Of These Stories Not Only Spread Jesus Message But Helped Shape It.a Master Explainer Of Christian History, Texts, And Traditions, Ehrman Draws On A Range Of Disciplines, Including Psychology And Anthropology, To Examine The Role Of Memory In The Creation Of The Gospels.