FULL EPISODE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5GIOp_Vr88 Philosopher and YouTuber Alex O’Connor joins to discuss theology, mistranslations, and lost gospels that could reshape what we think we know about Jesus and Christianity. ALEX'S LINKS - YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@CosmicSkeptic - IG: https://www.instagram.com/cosmicskeptic/?hl=en - X: https://x.com/CosmicSkeptic From Jesus’ debates with Pharisees to the Gospel of Judas and Thomas, this conversation dives into how centuries of translation errors, political agendas, and religious rivalries created the modern version of Christianity we know today. Did Jesus ever call himself God — or did later translators make him one? Inside this clip: Jesus’ debates with Pharisees Was Jesus actually divine? The Bible’s biggest mistranslation Jehovah’s Witness “translation screwup” explained The lost gospels of Judas & Thomas John 17 breakdown and meaning Who were the Essenes & Mandaeans? ***TIMESTAMPS*** 00:00 – Jesus Debates the Pharisees & Tomb Mystery 12:11 – Was Jesus God? Bible Translation Debate 21:00 – John 17 Breakdown & Alex’s Perspective 28:08 – Mandaeans and Essenes Explained 34:10 – Lost Gospels of Judas & Thomas 53:44 – Q Source and Punishment for Sins 🎙️ Watch the full conversation on the Julian Dorey Podcast @JulianDoreyDaily ​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices