<description>&lt;p&gt;The Catholic tradition considers the apostle Peter to be the first Pope and the founder of the church in Rome, but what does the historical record say? Today, Dr. Bart Ehrman joins me to discuss where this idea came from, whether Peter was ever in Rome, and what historians know about the founding of early churches.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Misquoting Jesus with Bart Ehrman

Bart Ehrman

Did Peter Really Found the Church in Rome?

NOV 18, 202547 MIN
Misquoting Jesus with Bart Ehrman

Did Peter Really Found the Church in Rome?

NOV 18, 202547 MIN

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The Catholic tradition considers the apostle Peter to be the first Pope and the founder of the church in Rome, but what does the historical record say? Today, Dr. Bart Ehrman joins me to discuss where this idea came from, whether Peter was ever in Rome, and what historians know about the founding of early churches.