Historical Jesus

Many place names throughout the continent were inspired by Christianity. For example, The mighty St-Lawrence River is the namesake of the early Christian, Laurence of Rome (225-258 AD). Saint Lawrence was one of the seven deacons of the city of Rome, under Pope Sixtus the Second, who were martyred in the persecution of the Christians that the Roman Emperor Valerian ordered in 258 AD. His annual Fe...

Jacques Cartier planted a 30-foot wooden cross overlooking the bay of Gaspé (Quebec, Canada) on his first exploration trip in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. This act symbolized the ownership of the territory on behalf of the French Catholic King, Francis I, on July 24th, 1534. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/aXZkwrI3V10 which has accompanying visuals including m...

French Catholic King Francis dispatches an expedition under skilled Christian mariner Jacques Cartier to the New World to spread Christianity and search for treasures and a Northwest passage to the riches of the Orient. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/TjpOlzwhocw which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams....

Cartier (1491-1557) grew up in the Catholic port city of Saint-Malo in France where he acted frequently as a godfather and witness in local church baptismal registries. He sailed under the authority of the "Most Christian King" Francis I and voyaged under official royal mandates that explicitly tied French exploration to the service of Catholic Christendom. Cartier famously planted a 30-foot cross...

STORY of AMERICA 🇺🇸 In 1945, the U.S. military dropped two atomic bombs on Hiroshima (August 6) and Nagasaki (August 9), bringing about the end of World War II, thereby potentially saving the lives of hundreds of thousands of American military personnel, as well as Japanese soldiers and civilians over the course of a drawn out invasion of the Japanese islands. Check out the YouTube versions of thi...

The Gospel of Mark (Chapter 4) describes the kingdom of heaven as being like a tiny mustard seed that grows into a large tree. It symbolizes that the kingdom of God, though it may start small, will grow and become a significant and powerful force. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation! Hearing Jesus podcast available at https://amzn.to/3QLEpee Rachel Grohl books available at www.rachelgrohl.com Gospel of...

August 6 is the annual commemoration of the Transfiguration. where Jesus reveals his divine glory to Peter, James, and John on a high mountain. His face and clothes shine with radiant light as he converses with Moses and Elijah, representing the Law and Prophets. A divine voice declares him the "Son" and instructs the disciples to listen to him. Readings from the Gospel of Mark 1:9-15 and the Gosp...

A pivotal New Testament event (Matthew 17:1–13, Mark 9:2–13, Luke 9:28–36) is The Transfiguration, where Jesus reveals his divine glory to Peter, James, and John on a high mountain. His face and clothes shine with radiant light as he converses with Moses and Elijah, representing the Law and Prophets. A divine voice declares him the "Son" and instructs the disciples to listen to h...

On August 5, the Catholic Church annually celebrates the Optional Memorial of the Dedication of the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, Santa Maria Maggiore, one of the four most illustrious churches of Rome, along with St. John Lateran, St. Peter, and St. Paul Outside the Walls, and Christendom’s first Marian shrine for pilgrims. An annual feast commemorates a miracle of the snowfall that occurre...

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 Gospel of Mark (Chapter 4) emphasizes the importance of sharing the wisdom of God's word, the slow process of spiritual growth, and the significance of faith growing over time. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation!  Hearing Jesus podcast available at https://amzn.to/3QLEpee Rachel Grohl books available at www.rachelgrohl.com Gospel of Mark available at https://amzn.to/40rYHOt ENJOY Ad-Free cont...

We continue the Gospel of Mark's fast-moving account of the fascinating life of Jesus of Nazareth. Gospel of Mark available at https://amzn.to/3X3m9Ba Historical Jesus books available at https://amzn.to/43rnYbq                                &nb...

The Book of ACTS continues the story of Christianity and is the fifth book of the New Testament. It recounts the founding of the Christian Church and the spread of its message across the Roman Empire. Breathe Bible Audio CD available at https://amzn.to/3CPRa4x The Acts of the Apostles book available at https://amzn.to/3M6sTId Historical Jesus books available at https://amzn.to/43rnYbq   ...

STORY of AMERICA 🇺🇸 Leading the European search for the Spice Islands during the Age of Discovery were the Conquistadors Bartolomeu Dias and Vasco da Gama. Let’s join the unrelenting quest for the riches of the Orient, sailing into uncharted waters, conquering territory, opening trade routes, and bringing colonialism to much of the world, including the America. Enjoy this HISTORICAL JESUS Ex...

STORY of AMERICA 🇺🇸 Winston Churchill (British Prime Minister) and Nazi Albert Speer are featured as Key Battles of American History scans the post-WW2 lives and careers of major wartime Axis and Allies leaders. Enjoy this HISTORICAL JESUS Extra. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/lot2tkC3-9Q which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, i...

Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556) was the founder of a religious Order that sent Priests to North America on missions to evangelize the Amerindians. Saint Ignatius was a Spanish Catholic theologian and Priest who dedicated his eventful life to being a soldier for God and leader of the Jesuits. He died on July 31, which is recognized as his Feast Day. HJe192. Check out the YouTube version of this epis...

July 31 is the Feast day of the founder of the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits religious Order) and a former soldier who created The Spiritual Exercises (composed 1522–4) a set of Christian meditations, contemplations, and prayers written by St. Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556, died on July 31). Saint Ignatius was a Spanish Catholic priest and theologian who dedicated his fascinating and adventu...

Was Christ human, divine, or both? Let’s see what St. Thomas Aquinas has to say regarding this intricate doctrine. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation! Books by Paul Gondreau available at https://amzn.to/41vDEMt   Dominican Friars Thomistic Institute Credo at https://amzn.to/41uEbhQ   ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https:...

July 29 is the annual siblings combined feast day of Saints Mary, Martha, and Lazarus. Luke’s Gospel 10:38-42 tells the tale of Jesus visiting the home of an unnamed village where Martha welcomes him, while her sister Mary sits at Jesus' feet to listen to his teaching. Martha complains about doing all the work alone, and Jesus gently corrects her, stating that Mary has chosen the better part...

July 29 is the annual siblings combined feast day of Saints Mary, Martha, and Lazarus. John’s Gospel (Chapter 11) tells the miraculous story of Jesus reviving his friend Lazarus from the dead. HJSe29. Breathe Bible Audio CD available at https://amzn.to/3CPRa4x Gospel of John available at https://amzn.to/3AozdbL Historical Jesus books available at https://amzn.to/43rnYbq    &nb...

Edited and annotated by the American Bible student Cyrus I. Scofield (1843-1921), The Scofield Reference Bible is a widely circulated study Bible. It popularized dispensationalism at the beginning of the 20th century. The Scofield Bible significantly influenced and still guides the Christian Zionist movement—a theological and political movement, primarily within Protestant Evangelicalism, th...

Let’s investigate the humanity of Jesus using Stoic philosophy, Concupiscence, Docetism, Monophysitism, the Council of Constantinople (381 AD), and the Council of Chalcedon (451 AD). Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation! Books by Paul Gondreau available at https://amzn.to/41vDEMt   Dominican Friars Thomistic Institute Credo at https://amzn.to/41uEbhQ   ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episod...

July 25-26 is the Feast Weekend of Saint James the Greater. Let’s enjoy Chapter 9:28-62 from the Gospel of Luke. HJTe28 Gospel of Luke available at  https://amzn.to/3M6sTId Books about St. James (Son of Zebedee) available at https://amzn.to/45hwjkX Historical Jesus books available at https://amzn.to/43rnYbq              &n...

The main difference between a disciple and an apostle of Jesus is that Jesus chose apostles to spread the gospel, while disciples were followers who chose to learn from Jesus. Let's learn about a few Apostles who were not part of the original twelve selected during Jesus' lifetime. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation!    Dwell On These Things podcast at https://amzn.to/4hXMR6W Books on the Ap...

July 25-26 is the celebration of Saint James the Greater. Let’s enjoy Chapter 5 from the Gospel of Luke. HJTe22 Breathe Bible Audio CD available at https://amzn.to/3CPRa4x Gospel of Luke available at  https://amzn.to/3M6sTId Books about St. James (Son of Zebedee) available at https://amzn.to/45hwjkX Historical Jesus books available at https://amzn.to/43rnYbq     &nbs...