Historical Jesus

Benedict of Nursia (480-547) aka Saint Benedict, was an Italian monk and the founder of the Order of Saint Benedict. He is famed in the Eastern Orthodox, Protestant Lutheran, Anglican Communion, and Catholic Churches. Benedictine monks celebrate two feast days for their founder—celebrating July 11 to honor his title as Patron Saint of Europe, and observing March 21 as the day he died. His tw...

Billy Graham (1918-2018) delivers a classic sermon from the New Testament Gospel of Luke, chapter 10, verses 25-37. E225. American Conservative University podcast at https://amzn.to/47qnwzx Billy Graham audiobooks at https://amzn.to/45JbxvB   Billy Graham podcast https://amzn.to/3J6RZZn Billy Graham books at https://amzn.to/4ft5izk   Gospel of Luke available at https://amzn.to/3M6sTId EN...

The Danish philosopher and theologian Soren Kierkegaard (1813-55) argued that the universe is fundamentally paradoxical, and that its greatest paradox is the transcendent union of God and humans in the person of Jesus Christ. Christian existentialism relies on Kierkegaard's understanding of Christianity addressed in themes such as authenticity, anxiety, love, and the irrationality and subjectivity...

Albert Schweitzer (1875-1965) gives us one of the first historical treatments of the life of Jesus in his pioneering book (1906) that reviews all prior work on the question of the "historical Jesus" and points out how Jesus of Nazareth's image has changed with the times—while offering his own synopsis and interpretation in this seminal work of biblical criticism. Quest of the Historical Jesu...

The Samaritan Woman at the Well (John 4:5-30) is the longest conversation between Jesus and a woman in the New Testament. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation! The Catholic Talk Show available at https://amzn.to/3QvHoZ3 Gospel of John  available at https://amzn.to/3AozdbL ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet &...

STORY of AMERICA 🇺🇸 American Revolution (1765–1783) was a political conflict involving the Thirteen Colonies and Great Britain, culminating in the American Revolutionary War and the independence of the colonies as the United States. Enjoy this Historical Jesus EXTRA Special episode. RW16-18.  The Revolution DVD box-set available at https://amzn.to/4p8seIt   American Revolution book...

STORY of AMERICA 🇺🇸 American Revolution (1765–1783) was a political conflict involving the Thirteen Colonies and Great Britain, culminating in the American Revolutionary War and the independence of the colonies as the United States. Enjoy this Historical Jesus EXTRA Special episode. RW11-12.  The Revolution DVD box-set available at https://amzn.to/4p8seIt   American Revolution book...

STORY of AMERICA 🇺🇸 American Revolution (1765–1783) was a political conflict involving the Thirteen Colonies and Great Britain, culminating in the American Revolutionary War and the independence of the colonies as the United States. Enjoy this Historical Jesus EXTRA Special episode. RW9-10.  The Revolution DVD box-set available at https://amzn.to/4p8seIt   American Revolution books...

STORY of AMERICA 🇺🇸 American Revolution (1765–1783) was a political conflict involving the Thirteen Colonies and Great Britain, culminating in the American Revolutionary War and the independence of the colonies as the United States. Enjoy this Historical Jesus EXTRA Special episode. RW4&6.  The Revolution DVD box-set available at https://amzn.to/4p8seIt   American Revolution bo...

July 3 is the annual Feast of Saint Thomas, also celebrated as Indian Christians' Day. Who was Thomas the Apostle? Why was he called Doubting Thomas? Also named SAINT Thomas by several Christian denominations, Thomas was one of the original Twelve Disciples of Jesus according to the four Gospels of the New Testament. Let’s investigate and find out more. HJe153. Catholic Answers Live podcast...

The New Testament features Samaritans in a few notable instances, often highlighting themes of compassion, social boundaries, and the expansive nature of Jesus' ministry. The most prominent examples include the Good Samaritan in Luke's Gospel and the Samaritan woman at the well in John's Gospel. Samaritans also feature in the Book of Acts, particularly in the spread of the gospel to Samaria after...

The Feast of the Most Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Chris t is celebrated annually on July 1st, a date fixed by Pope St. Pius X. The entire month of July is dedicated to the Precious Blood, focusing on Christ’s sacrifice on the cross, his resurrection, and the Eucharist. Origin: Instituted for the universal Church in 1849 by Blessed Pope Pius IX to mark his return from exile, later elevat...

The Feast of the Most Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Chris t is celebrated annually on July 1 and honors the blood shed by Jesus for humanity's redemption, specifically focusing on the blood shed during the Passion as described in the New Testament. The entire month of July is dedicated to the Precious Blood, focusing on Christ’s sacrifice on the cross, his resurrection, and the Eucha...

Gospel of (Mark 14: 1-42) highlights the blood of the New Testament, the "fountain of salvation" that cleanses souls and is present on the altar during the Mass. The Feast of the Most Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Chris t is celebrated annually on July 1. The entire month of July is dedicated to the Precious Blood, focusing on Christ’s sacrifice on the cross, his resurrection, and the Euc...

From a purely secular historical viewpoint, does Jesus of Nazareth fall within the category of Great Men? A unique 19th-century approach to the study of history was known as the 'Great Man' view of History, according to which history can be largely explained by the impact of great men, or heroes: highly influential and unique individuals who, due to their natural attributes, such as superior intel...

Matthew's Gospel, recounts the story of the call of the first disciples, Simon Peter and Andrew. When they encounter Jesus, the Capernaum fishermen drop everything and follow him. June 29 is the annual Feast of the Solemnity of the Apostles Peter and Paul. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation!   Bishop Robert Barron books available at https://amzn.to/44W7nwN Gospel of Matthew available at http...

June 29 is the annual Feast of the Solemnity of the Apostles Peter and Paul. Let's enjoy the Gospel of Luke 5:1-26 which relates the story of Jesus' first encounter with Simon (Peter) by Lake Gennesaret (Sea of Galilee). Breathe Bible Audio CD available at https://amzn.to/3CPRa4x Gospel of Luke available at  https://amzn.to/3M6sTId Historical Jesus books available at https://amzn.to/43rnYbq &...

The compelling story of Saul (Paul) of Tarsus & Simon (Peter) of Capernaum offers an opportunity to historically examine their fascinating lives and determine how they worked through their imperfections in order to do extraordinary things. June 29 is the annual Feast of the Solemnity of the Apostles Peter and Paul. Traditional Catholic Daily Devotional podcast at  https://amzn.to/4xP3oSi...

Saint  Irenaeus (130–202 AD) was a Greek bishop recognized as one of the most important early Church Fathers and one of it's first major apologist. He is noted for his role in guiding and expanding Christian communities in the southern regions of present-day France and, more widely, for the development of Christian theology by opposing Gnostic interpretations of Christian Scripture and...

Let’s explore the life and times of Irenaeus of Lyon (130–202 AD), a Greek bishop recognized as one of the most important early Church Fathers and one of it's first major apologist. Saint Irenaeus is noted for his role in guiding and expanding Christian communities in the southern regions of present-day France and, more widely, for the development of Christian theology by opposing Gnos...

STORY of AMERICA 🇺🇸 We examine the relationship between a King of England and his realm’s first great maritime explorer. We follow John Cabot on his legendary voyage of exploration across the Atlantic Ocean to the coast of America and visit with his adventurous son and mapmaker, Sebastian. Enjoy this HISTORICAL JESUS Extra. Check out the YouTube versions of this episode which has accompanyin...

STORY of AMERICA 🇺🇸 King James I granted the Virginia Company of London a charter. A year later in 1607, this privately-funded, joint-stock company established the first, permanent English colony in North America at Jamestown, in the colony of Virginia. How much money did it have to raise to support its colonial venture, and from whom did it raise this capital? New World colonial financing came fr...

Let’s conclude our in-depth study of the Authorized Version and official translation of the English bible sponsored by British King James I, published in 1611 and widely disseminated thereafter throughout the British Ilse and across the North American territory. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation!   Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/4YzrWgoD0K8 which has...

The Legacy of the KJV of the Bible is broad and encompassing, reaching the shores of many continents from the British Isles as of the early 1600s. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation! Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/YJ3fG-l_ZXU which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams.           ...

Annually, June 24 celebrates John the Baptist’s role as the Preparer—as the Way-Paver, destined for a Ministry of Preparation—was so important that Jesus himself said of him, “I tell you, among those born of women there is no one greater than John.” Books by Dr. Ralph F. Wilson available at https://amzn.to/46ORT00     ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus e...