I think Robert M. Price and Richard Carrier might be better than Ehrman in terms of the historical techniques used (some qualms about "direct modelling", I believe it was called, being used). Or at least that's the impression I get from some criticisms of Ehrman's work. Admittedly, this was brought to my attention by 2 linguists who are Christians on a show they put out, but their rather unique theological views and deep knowledge make me less skeptical of their claims (which they gave some explanation of, to be sure) than if it had come from, say, a Christian apologist. Regardless, Ehrman's works are pretty good reads. I rather enjoyed his "Misquoting Jesus". 
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