Historical Jesus

Coming just over halfway through the Twelve Days of Christmas, the New Year brought another important medieval Christian feast-day: The first of January is the eighth day after Christmas, which meant it was the day when Jesus of Nazareth was circumcised according to Jewish law.     Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/BiEdNia3ZdE which has accompanying v...

January First is the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, a Holy Day of Obligation for Catholics (meaning that Mass attendance is required), also observed by some Protestants (Anglicans & Lutherans) as a related feast. On this day, the Church proclaims Mary as Theotokos (God-bearer), affirming that the Son she conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit is truly God and truly man. The Solemnity of...

When and how did January 1st officially become the start of every New Year? and who was responsible for its implementation? New Year’s Day books at https://amzn.to/45lW7Ne New Year’s Traditions books available at https://amzn.to/45arKJG Auld Lang Syne by Guy Lombardo at https://amzn.to/4qaSIcR ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community...

The second division of the Christian biblical canon is named the New Testament. It discusses the teachings and person of Jesus, as well as events in first-century Christianity. Together with the Old Testament they are regarded as sacred scripture by Christians. Garry Stevens of the «History in the Bible» podcast shares with us his views on the history of this remarkable book. Enjoy thi...

The word testament in the expression "New Testament" refers to a new covenant that Christians believe completes or fulfils the Mosaic covenant or the old covenant that the national god of Israel made with the people of Israel on Mount Sinai through Moses, described in the books of the Old Testament. Christians traditionally view this new covenant as being prophesied in the Hebrew Bible's Book of J...

The fourth of the New Testament's four canonical Gospels, John contains a highly schematic account of the ministry of Jesus, with seven signs and discourses culminating in a proclamation of the risen Jesus and concluding verses that set out its purpose. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation! Books by Casey Cole available at https://amzn.to/45anPeA   Gospel of John available at https://amzn.to/3Aozdb...

The third of the New Testament's four canonical Gospels is Luke. It tells of the origins, birth, ministry, death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus. The author is anonymous but the traditional view that Luke the Evangelist was the companion of Paul is still put forward. The most probable date for its composition is around AD 80–110, and there is evidence that it was still being revised we...

The first book of the New Testament of the Bible and one of the three synoptic Gospels. Matthew tells how Israel's messiah (Christ), Jesus, comes to his people (the Jews) but is rejected by them and how, after his resurrection, he sends the disciples to the gentiles instead. Matthew wishes to emphasize that the Jewish tradition should not be lost in a church that was increasingly becoming gentile....

Believed to be the earliest extant Gospel and the second of the four canonical Gospels and one of the three synoptic Gospels. Mark’s gospel tells of the ministry of Jesus from his baptism by John the Baptist to his death, the burial of his body, and the discovery of his empty tomb. It portrays Jesus as a teacher, an exorcist, a healer, and a miracle worker, though it does not mention a mirac...

The Gospel of Luke 2:21-52 is often read at Holy Family Sunday church services around the World emphasizing Jesus, Mary, and Joseph as a model of family virtue, faith, and love, promoting family unity and devotion to God, and presenting the Holy Family as the model and exemplar of all Christian families. Breathe Bible Audio CD available at https://amzn.to/3CPRa4x Gospel of Luke available at ...

This year, December 28th is the Feast of the Holy Family or Holy Family Sunday, also known as the Fourth Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord or Octave of Christmas. The Feast of the Holy Family is a movable feast, celebrated in the Roman Catholic and Coptic Churches and in many Protestant Anglican and Lutheran churches. The celebration emphasizes Jesus, Mary, and Joseph as a model of...

Happy Holidays History Lovers! I hope you will like these two incredible historical tales that marked the yuletide season of centuries past. Enjoy this HISTORICAL JESUS Extra — The STORY of AMERICA. Check out the YouTube versions of this episode at: https://youtu.be/wyPf-XSB30Y https://youtu.be/A2Eql_T3TDE Hillsdale College podcast at https://amzn.to/41xTRBp The Hillsdale College Online Cour...

December 26th commemorates St. Stephen, the first Christian martyr, who was stoned to death for his faith. Let's celebrate this Special day with one of the best-loved Christmas Carols sung by Christians around the World is a joyous children’s story that exemplifies generosity during the Holiday Season. Ee59. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/x8e04yPG1KE which...

December 26th is the Feast of Saint Stephen, commemorated by many Christians around the World. But why is the day after Christmas also known as Boxing Day?  Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/A2Eql_T3TDE which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams.  Everything Everywhere Daily podcast at https://amzn...

Analysis of the 1843 classic Charles Dickens (1812-70) story and its Christian themes. E163. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/wyPf-XSB30Y  which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams.  Hillsdale College podcast at https://amzn.to/41xTRBp The Hillsdale College Online Courses podcast at https://amzn....

Biblical narration of Jesus' birth. Although the word “Christmas” is never used in scripture, the word itself means “Christ's Mass,” a day (and season) to remember the birth of Jesus. TESTAMENT 19. Gospel of Luke (Chapter 2)  Breathe Bible Audio CD available at https://amzn.to/3CPRa4x Gospel of Luke available at  https://amzn.to/3M6sTId Historical Jesus books avai...

George Frideric Handel (1685-1759) was a German-British Baroque composer. His most famous work, the 1742 oratorio Messiah with its "Hallelujah" chorus, is among the most popular works in choral music. The text from Messiah was compiled from the King James Bible and the Book of Common Prayer. Handel was born, raised, and trained in German Prussia but settled in England  where he spent the bulk...

George Frideric Handel (1685-1759) was a German-British Baroque composer. His most famous work, the 1742 oratorio Messiah with its "Hallelujah" chorus, is among the most popular works in choral music. The text from Messiah was compiled from the King James Bible and the Book of Common Prayer. Handel was born, raised, and trained in German Prussia but settled in England  where he spent the bulk...

Rooted in Christian history, The word Yuletide is a term used to describe the Christmas season or the period surrounding Christmas Day Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/ckgmcQTylgs which has accompanying visuals. Christmas Tree books available at https://amzn.to/3MORnJM Christian Origins & History of Christmas books at  https://amzn.to/496M0gi Christmas Tra...

Saint Nicholas was an early Christian bishop of Greek descent from the maritime city of Myra in modern-day Turkey during the time of the Roman Empire. His legendary habit of secret gift-giving gave rise to the traditional model of Saint Nick, better known as Santa Claus. Little is known about the historical Saint Nicholas. The earliest accounts of his life were written centuries after his death an...

A bright, icy, small Solar System body passes by Earth and is observed around the world every 76 years. Its tail is over 96 million miles long of dust and gas blown out from the coma surrounding its nucleus. British scientist Edmund Halley's calculations predicted the comet would return, and it did. Halley used Isaac Newton's law of gravity to calculate the orbits of the comets. He concluded that...

The Gospel of Matthew's genealogy is a treasure trove of symbolism, revealing essential truths about Jesus' heritage and mission. In a culture where lineage was synonymous with identity, let’s learn along with the Hearing Jesus podcast, how Matthew strategically crafts his genealogy as a bridge connecting the messianic promises to their fulfillment in Jesus. This was pivotal for the Jewish a...

The Quirinius census at the time of Jesus’ birth referred to in the Gospel of Luke isn't recorded historically, but Christians believe it probably took place under a kind of extraordinary command authority that Roman official Quirinius (also called Cyrenius) possessed during his military maneuvers in Cilicia or possibly during a brief earlier stint as governor in Syria. Ee56.  The Livin...

The enrollment or registration at the time of Jesus’ birth referred to in the Gospel of Luke isn't recorded historically, but Christians believe it probably took place under a kind of extraordinary command authority that Roman official Quirinius possessed during his military maneuvers in Cilicia or possibly during a brief earlier stint as governor in Syria. Ee55 Paulogia podcast available at...

The most celebrated Story in history is famously told in the Gospel of Luke. TESTAMENT 19. Gospel of Luke (Chapter 2)  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                 &n...