Dr. Michael Peppard is a scholar and teacher whose primary work brings to light the meanings of the New Testament and other Christian materials in their social, political, artistic, and ritual contexts at Fordham University. Today, Dr. Michael Peppard joins us to cover and debunk every Christian myth and rumor. WELCOME TO CAMP! 🏕️ Shoutout to our sponsors: Morgan & Morgan and Bluechew Make Sure To Follow @History-Camp 👕🧢 GET YOUR CAMP DRIP HERE: https://campgoods.co/ 🏕️ Get Today In History Email Here (Free): https://camp.beehiiv.com/ 🎟️ 🎫 Comedy Tour Tickets Here: https://markgagnonlive.com TIMESTAMP: 0:00 Introduction 0:55 Who is Dr. Michael Peppard + Pop Gnosticism & Controversial Myths 5:04 Did Jesus Have A Twin? Apocryphal Text 15:03 Women In Ancient Times 18:56 Jesus’s Twin Brother 31:24 Pontifical Biblical Commission, Bible Nerds Interpret the Bible 36:32 Multiple Endings in Gospels 39:05 Pontius Pilate + Why Pontius Killed Jesus 45:20 Was Judas The Good Guy? 50:25 Did Jesus & Mary Magdalene Have Kids? 56:31 Jesus In The Garden With a Naked Boy 1:05:32 Was Jesus a Political Revolutionary? 1:13:42 Was Mary Really a Virgin + Puberty In The Ancient World 1:23:40 Jesus Taught Reincarnation + Ancient Cultures Afterlife’s 1:33:17 The Gospel of John 1:41:02 Transubstantiation + Ancient Eucharists 2:04:00 History of Catholic Traditions 2:15:47 Check Out Dr. Peppard’s Book