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@bartdehrman: 26 viral TikToks

26 viral TikToks by @bartdehrman (best x32.6), with each video's hook, views and viral factor. See which ideas worked.

The cover image features a close-up of a man with glasses and a microphone, set against a background of bookshelves. A text overlay in a rectangular box reads "MATTHEW AND LUKE COPIED MARK?". The composition is vertically oriented, focusing on the man's face and the overlaid text.

x4.67

12,821 views

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The cover image is a medium shot of a man with a beard, likely the creator or speaker, set against a soft-focus background. Overlayed on his upper torso is a rectangular text element containing the video title and the name of the featured guest. At the bottom, an orange rectangular text reads "SO LIKE". The color scheme consists of blue, green, and red, which contrast with the man's skin tone; the overall layout implies an interview or discussion format.

x5.13

14,105 views

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A woman is centered in the frame, with the top of her head cut off. She is speaking, and there is a framed painting behind her. Her dark hair and dark-colored eyes stand out. A colored panel with the question "DID THE GOSPEL WRITERS READ PAUL'S LETTERS?" is overlaid.

x2.14

5,884 views

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A man with glasses is centered in a medium shot. He is wearing a light-colored shirt and has a microphone in front of him. The background includes a window and a light-colored wall. Overlay text in a light blue, white and red box reads, "WHY IS JOHN DATED AS THE LAST GOSPEL?" Another larger text in a yellow box at the bottom reads: "BUT WHY DO THEY".

x2.27

6,236 views

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The cover image features a man with glasses, a serious expression, and a microphone directed towards his mouth, likely in mid-sentence. Behind him is a bright window. The top portion of the image features a text overlay announcing the video's subject: "EARLY CHRISTIANS AND THE CONVERSION OF PAGANS". Below the text overlay is a microphone with the letters "WE" in a box.

x3.49

9,580 views

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The cover image is a split-screen presentation. The top half features a woman with short, light-colored hair, round blue glasses, and ornate earrings. She appears to be seated in front of a partially visible bookshelf. The bottom half shows a man with glasses and a headset. Overlayed on top is a rectangular banner with the text: 'WERE THE 4 GOSPELS WRITTEN BY EYEWITNESSES?'

x3.70

10,183 views

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A medium shot features a man with glasses and a microphone, with text elements overlaid on the image. The background is blurred, suggesting an indoor setting.

x5.08

13,975 views

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A man with glasses and a striped shirt is centered in the frame. In front of him is a black microphone. A rectangular text overlay that reads, 'UNDERSTANDING THE BIBLE' is at the chest level.

x4.12

11,333 views

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A vertical video cover image featuring a man with glasses front and center. Above him is a text overlay in a rectangular box, with text in both large and small fonts. Below is an orange box with more text.

x2.47

8,511 views

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A man wearing glasses with a microphone below a text overlay that reads 'WHY THE ROMANS KILLED JESUS' with another text overlay 'I THINK IT’S I'. The background includes what appears to be a window.

x13.7

47,368 views

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The cover image is a split screen. The top half features a woman with short hair and large framed glasses, looking directly at the camera with slight concern. The bottom half shows a man with glasses looking serious. Overlayed between them but clearly visible is the text overlay with the video's hook, which is on a colorful background.

x3.90

15,199 views

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The image features a middle-aged man wearing glasses and a light blue striped shirt, centered in the frame. A microphone with a 'MANY' sticker is positioned below him. Overlaid on the image is a horizontal teal rectangle with white text that states, 'AT THE CORE OF CHRISTIANITY: HELPING OTHERS IN NEED'. The composition is simple, focusing on the man and the message.

x3.04

11,850 views

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The cover image shows a man in glasses facing the camera talking with a microphone and white earphones, overlaid with text boxes containing the video's title against a bright background. The background behind him is red. Another text box is placed at the bottom that contains a statement.

x3.62

14,099 views

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A man with glasses is centered in the frame. Above him is a bookshelf with a variety of books in the background. A text overlay with a white background and black text is prominent across his chest. Below this, a smaller text overlay is visible at the bottom.

x32.6

77,974 views

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The image features a man and a woman, both shown from the shoulders up. The man, appearing to be in his late middle age, is positioned in the upper half, looking directly at the viewer and speaking while the woman, positioned below him, gazes at the viewer, in a questioning manner. Overlaid between the two subjects, a text overlay reads 'I AND THE FATHER ARE ONE.' The background appears to be a room with bookshelves. The overall composition suggests a discussion or debate, possibly about religious topics.

x8.09

31,510 views

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A man with glasses is the central figure, seen from the chest up. The background is a bookshelf filled with books, creating a scholarly atmosphere. Overlay text is layered in the middle and at the top of his chest

x2.95

10,251 views

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The cover image shows a woman looking up with a highlighted hook added at the center, which covers part of her face. The hook is on top of a rectangle that is light blue at the top, and red at the bottom.

x9.14

23,453 views

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A man with a beard and headphones is centered in the frame, the text overlayed on a blue-and-red rectangle. The background suggests a study or home office with bookshelves. The composition is a medium close-up, focusing on the host's face and the text in a direct, informational layout.

x4.18

10,728 views

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A medium shot features a man wearing headphones and a microphone. Text overlays highlight the video's title and a phrase in a gold rectangular box against a background of a room.

x5.45

13,982 views

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A split-screen composition featuring two individuals. The top half shows a woman with red-framed glasses, smiling and looking directly at the viewer. A banner with text is overlaid. The bottom half reveals a man wearing headphones, also looking directly at the camera. The background includes bookshelves and what appears to be comic book art.

x2.85

7,307 views

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The cover image features a woman with dark curly hair, positioned slightly off-center. She is looking directly into the camera. A text overlay in a rectangular box reads 'EARLIEST SOURCE FOR JESUS'. Behind the woman is a shelf filled with books and decorative items, and a wall. The background is blurred, giving emphasis to the woman and the overlaid text.

x15.1

24,785 views

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The cover image features an older man with glasses and a microphone. He is positioned in front of a bookshelf filled with books, suggesting a scholarly or educational setting. The overall composition appears to be a recording or video setup, likely for a podcast or lecture.

x2.85

5,588 views

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The cover image features two people speaking in front of bookshelves. A woman is in the top portion, with glasses and text overlay. Below her, a man with glasses is present. A highlighted text bar across the center reads the video title.

x5.75

7,791 views

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The cover image features two people. The top half of the image shows a woman from the chest up, with short, silvery-blue hair, glasses and a neutral facial expression. The bottom half shows a man with glasses and a serious, concentrated expression, also from the chest up. A text overlay in a rectangular box reading "THE FICTIONAL ACCOUNT OF BETHLEHEM" is centered in the middle, overlaid across both individuals.

x32.4

77,534 views

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A video cover featuring a man in glasses speaking into a microphone, with text overlays. Behind him is a background of bookshelves. The primary text overlay, set within a turquoise box, reads "The Religious Landscape of Constantine's Early Life." Above him, the text states, "and he worshipped to the civic gods."

x24.8

70,890 views

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A man is centered in the frame, with the top portion of his head cut off. He has a bald head, a gray beard, and is wearing a brown shirt. Behind him, a shelf of books is visible, with a text overlay above his head.

x14.2

55,263 views

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Top hooks from @bartdehrman

  1. BEFORE ABRAHAM WAS, I AM

    77K views · viral factor x32.6

  2. THE FICTIONAL ACCOUNT OF BETHLEHEM

    77K views · viral factor x32.4

  3. The Religious Landscape of Constantine's Early Life

    70K views · viral factor x24.8

  4. EARLIEST SOURCE FOR JESUS

    24K views · viral factor x15.1

  5. Christianity's Singular Approach to Divinity and Worship

    55K views · viral factor x14.2

  6. WHY THE ROMANS KILLED JESUS I THINK IT’S I

    47K views · viral factor x13.7

  7. "FAITH IN JESUS" MISTRANSLATION?

    23K views · viral factor x9.14

  8. I AND THE FATHER ARE ONE

    31K views · viral factor x8.09

  9. JESUS AND PAUL'S LIBERATING VIEW OF WOMEN

    7.7K views · viral factor x5.75

  10. THE TIGHTENING UP OF CHRISTIAN BOUNDARIES W/ DR. DAN MCCLELLAN SO MUCH OF THIS

    13K views · viral factor x5.45

Niches @bartdehrman posts in

Formats @bartdehrman uses

@bartdehrman by the numbers

The library has 26 viral TikToks from @bartdehrman, with 598K views in all. The median video has 13K views, and the most viral reached a viral factor of x32.6. The biggest niche is Bible Apps, with 21 videos. Viral factor compares a video's views with its account's usual views: x10 means ten times the views that creator normally gets.

Viral videos in the library
26
Platform
TikTok only
Total views
598K (598,200)
Median views per video
13K
Median viral factor
x4.42
Highest viral factor
x32.6

These figures cover all 26 videos in this list, not only the cards above.

Questions about @bartdehrman

What video formats does @bartdehrman use?

In @bartdehrman's videos in the library, the most used formats are Selfie with Background (12 videos), Mic in Hand (11) and Dialogue with AI (1).

Which @bartdehrman hooks went most viral?

The most viral hook in @bartdehrman's videos in the library is “BEFORE ABRAHAM WAS, I AM” (viral factor x32.6, 77K views), followed by “THE FICTIONAL ACCOUNT OF BETHLEHEM” (x32.4). Every hook on this page links to its video.

How many views do @bartdehrman's videos get?

Across 26 videos, the median is 13K views, and together they have 598K views. The median viral factor is x4.42: the typical video got 4.42 times its creator's usual views.