Historical Jesus

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...

Over 90% of the King James Bible consist of his translated words that later influenced the trajectory of Christianity in the New World. Revered as a translator of the Bible into English (1526), William Tyndale (1494-1536) was a biblical scholar and linguist who became a leading figure in the Protestant Reformation in the years leading up to his execution for heresy. Check out the YouTube version o...

Martin Luther’s 95 Theses sparked a religious Reformation that changed the world. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation! Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/s5iUe-ZNOBA   which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams.  Martin Luther books available at https://amzn.to/45n2zlx   Protestant Reformation...

We continue the Testament of Luke which relates the story of Jesus coming for humankind.  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                      &...

STORY OF AMERICA - Experienced seaman Samuel Champlain joined the crew aboard the ‘Saint-Julien’ on his first Trans-Atlantic crossing, while in his early thirties. This journey lasted two years and gave Champlain the opportunity to learn about Spanish holdings from the Caribbean to Mexico City. Along the way, he took detailed notes, wrote an illustrated report on what he learned on thi...

Martin Luther’s objections to the sale of Indulgences signaled the birth of Protestantism that changed the world and the relationship between religion, commerce, and conquest at the beginning of European exploration and colonization of the North American continent. Special guest Pastor Lance Ralston of the History of the Christian Church podcast has graciously agreed to share his unique view...

King James convened the Hampton Court Conference in 1604, where a new English version of the Bible was conceived in response to the problems of the earlier translations perceived by the Puritans, an orthodox faction of the Church of England. One cannot underestimate the spiritual, cultural, political, and literary importance and influence of the Authorized Version's preeminence in the English-spea...

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...

Commissioned in 1604 and published in 1611 by authorization and sponsorship of British King James the First, the King James Bible is an English translation of the Christian Bible for the Church of England. Noted for its "majesty of style", the King James Version (KJV) has been described as one of the most important books in English culture and a driving force in the shaping of the English-speaking...

Unravel the truth, myth, legend, traditions, and mysteries surrounding the Protestant Reformation’s instigator Martin Luther (1483-1546). Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation! Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/zUs_wwYRDGw  which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. History of the Papacy podcast availab...

We begin the Testament of Luke which starts us off with the story of Jesus coming for humankind. 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                     &nbsp...

STORY OF AMERICA - A fascinating deep dive into the life, times and exploits of the daring early 17th century New World explorer of northeastern USA and eastern Canada, Samuel Champlain (1567-1635), the Father of New France.  Check out the YouTube versions of this episode at: https://youtu.be/Capu8EISuZU https://youtu.be/wGjjkf5m3oU Champlain's Dream by David Hackett Fischer available at http...

In 1517, reformer Martin Luther (1483-1546) lit a match of protest that blew rapidly into a bonfire that changed the world. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation!  Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/fJ-3i25nJ0I  which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. History of the Papacy podcast available at https://...

The resurrection was a turning point which provided the followers of Jesus with a continuity that inspired admiration, fervor, and devotion.  Historical Jesus books available at https://amzn.to/43rnYbq 15-Minute History podcast available at  https://amzn.to/447YamC ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvin...

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 legacy of Jesus of Nazareth includes his life, death, and resurrection, as a turning point in history.  Historical Jesus books available at https://amzn.to/43rnYbq 15-Minute History podcast available at  https://amzn.to/447YamC ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet  SUPPORT this channel by p...

Riding a growing wave of discontentment within the Catholic Church and its leadership guided by the Pope, a German priest, theologian, author and hymn writer by the name of Martin Luther (1483-1546), lit a match of protest that rapidly grew into a bonfire that changed the world. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation!  Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/3_98CtQOSKM whic...

We begin the Testament of Luke which starts us off with the story of Jesus coming for humankind. 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                     &nbsp...

STORY OF AMERICA - An isolated small Atlantic sandbar situated southeast of Halifax, Nova Scotia is notable for its role in the early history of America when France initiated the first attempts to settle on Sable Island. The Viceroy of New France, Marquis de La Roche, sent soldiers and settlers (mainly criminals) to the Island to establish a fishery and fur trading post. When the convicts mutinied...

Protestant theologian, analytic philosopher, Christian apologist, and author, addresses this fundamental question. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation!  Books by William Lane Craig available at https://amzn.to/3Vk3kaW ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on  https://patreon.com/markvinet  SUPPORT this channel by purchasing any prod...

Let’s listen to a historical and spiritual analyses of John the Baptist’s role as the Voice crying out in the Wilderness. Enjoy this Presentation. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation! John the Baptist books available at https://amzn.to/3LCfQy1 Gospel of Matthew available at https://amzn.to/3LEeP8F   ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing com...

Why were people so drawn to John the Baptist, and why he is considered the forerunner of Jesus Christ? Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation! Dan Snow's History Hit podcast at podcasthttps://amzn.to/4feSBb7   The Immerser: John the Baptist by Joan Taylor at https://amzn.to/3LEQrE4 John the Baptist books available at https://amzn.to/3LCfQy1 Gospel of Luke available at https://amzn.to/3M6sTId Gospel o...

The Nativity of John the Baptist is a Christian high-ranking liturgical feast day observed annually on 24 June by the Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church, Anglicanism, and Lutheranism. It is one of only two feast days marking a saint's earthly birth (the other being the nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary on 8 September); all other saint’s days mark their deaths or some other important...

An analytic philosopher, Christian apologist, author, and Protestant theologian attempts to answer this fundamental question. Enjoy this Presentation! Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation! Books by William Lane Craig available at https://amzn.to/3Vk3kaW ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet   SUPPORT this chann...

We conclude 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...