Historical Jesus

Head of the Catholic Church from 1878 until his death in 1903, Leo the Thirteenth had the fourth-longest reign of any pontiff, behind those of Peter the Apostle, Pius IX (his immediate predecessor), and John Paul II. He is also the namesake of the current Pope.  The Catholic Talk Show at https://amzn.to/3QvHoZ3 Catholic Answers Live podcast available at https://amzn.to/47IB5Yk Pope Leo XIII b...

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...

Let’s explore the childhood of Jesus, using the apocryphal Gospel of Thomas. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation! Jesus in Egypt: Discovering the Secrets of Christ’s Childhood Years by Paul Perry available at https://amzn.to/4ax9utK Infancy Gospel of Thomas https://amzn.to/3wIW9ko Protevangelium or Gospel of James available at https://amzn.to/3ZwTm81 ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, a...

According to the Gospel of Luke, Jesus, at the age of 12, accompanies his parents and a group of friends and relatives to Jerusalem for Passover. When returning to Nazareth, Jesus is not with the group. Mary and Joseph find their son in the Temple 3 days later in discussion with the doctors or elders. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation!  Books by Dr. Ralph F. Wilson available at https://amzn.to/4...

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...

STORY OF AMERICA - The sudden 1521 capture of Tenochtitlan marked the start of a three century-long colonial period in Mesoamerica, during which Mexico was known as "New Spain" ruled by a viceroy in the name of the Spanish monarch. Check out the YouTube versions of this episode at: https://youtu.be/mM1PG0aEfcA https://youtu.be/HhHM0PVoC2w https://youtu.be/FG-UjVkH2t4 America History books availabl...

Jesus, at the age of twelve, accompanies Mary and Joseph, and a large group of their relatives and friends to Jerusalem on pilgrimage for Passover. On the day of their return, Jesus lingered, staying in the Temple, but his parents thought that he was among their group when he was not. Mary and Joseph headed back home and after a day of travel realised Jesus was missing, so they returned to Jerusal...

Where do pontiffs get their names from? History of the Papacy books at https://amzn.to/4mdPXWq Catholic Answers Live podcast at https://amzn.to/47IB5Yk Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World podcast at https://amzn.to/3YJpTqZ   Books by Jimmy Akin available at  https://amzn.to/3shLkD8 Tom Nash book available at  https://amzn.to/3H1kCpJ   ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra...

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...

Christians believe patterns in Scripture are featured as real phenomena involving persons and events that correspond and anticipate future fulfillment in similar, yet different persons and events. A Typologist studies how the New Testament fulfils the Old, holding that things in Christian belief and Gospels are prefigured or symbolized by things in the Old Testament. The Road to Emmaus podcast at...

Early Christian writers who defended their beliefs against critics and recommended their faith to outsiders were called Christian apologists. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation! Catholic Answers Live podcast available at https://amzn.to/47IB5Yk Books by Tim Staples available at https://amzn.to/4aeOpUV     ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing com...

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...

STORY OF AMERICA - Western Military Tactics gave early European colonizers distinct advantages in battles against American indigenous tribes and empires. Let’s take a look back at the final decisive battles that vanquished the mighty Aztec Empire, which led to the European occupation of Mesoamerica and the period of Early Colonial Mexico. Check out the YouTube versions of this episode at: ht...

The academic discipline of defending religious doctrines through systematic argumentation and discourse is called Apologetics.  Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation!  Catholic Answers Live podcast available at https://amzn.to/47IB5Yk Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World podcast available at https://amzn.to/3YJpTqZ Books by Jimmy Akin available at https://amzn.to/3shLkD8   ENJOY Ad-Free content,...

Does the New Testament fulfill the Old? Typological patterns in Scripture are featured as real phenomena involving persons and events that correspond and anticipate future fulfillment in similar, yet different persons and events. Typology describes a certain approach to reading the Bible based on a doctrine of theological types employing the study of, analysis, or classification based on categorie...

Matthew's Gospel account says the Holy Family fled to Egypt to escape King Herod’s wrath. Most Christian apologists believe Jesus, his Mother Mary, and his adoptive father Joseph probably remained in Egypt for several years, until the death of Herod the Great. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation! Hearing Jesus podcast available at https://amzn.to/3QLEpee   Gospel of Matthew available at http...

The original namesake of the current Pope was Saint Leo, also known as Pope Leo the First (391-461AD), a Roman aristocrat who served as Bishop of Rome from the year 440AD until his death. He is best known for having met Attila the Hun in 452 and persuading him to turn back from his invasion of Italy. He contributed significantly to developing ideas of papal authority and is also a Doctor of the Ch...

According to Matthew's Gospel account, the Holy Family fled to Egypt to escape King Herod’s wrath. Most Christian apologists believe Jesus, his Mother Mary, and his adoptive father Joseph probably remained in Egypt for several years, until the death of Herod the Great. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation! Bishop Robert Barron books available at https://amzn.to/44W7nwN The Saint of the Day podcast...

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...

Prior to exploring Early Colonial Mexico, let’s re-visit one of the most glorious Mesoamerican societies—the Aztec Empire in the context of presentism. The meaning of presentism is an attitude toward the past dominated by present-day attitudes and experiences. Some define it as the historical sin of applying present-day virtues upon the past.   Check out the YouTube versions of th...

I recently heard a provocative defender of Christianity say, “put aside your Marvel characters and dedicate yourself to honoring the Blessed Saint JOSEPH, the earthly father of Jesus. He is the perfect example of what a REAL man and courageous HERO should be.” Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation! Bishop Robert Barron books available at https://amzn.to/44W7nwN Joseph of Nazareth books a...

Located in the Apostolic Palace, the pope's official residence in Vatican City, The Sistine Chapel takes its name from Pope Sixtus, who had it built during the 1470s. Since that time, it has served as a place of both religious and functionary papal activity. Today, it is the site of the papal conclave, the process by which a new pope is selected. The chapel's fame lies mainly in the frescoes that...

Vatican Treaty reshapes the World in 1494. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/YFBFfewgRr0 which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. History of the Papacy podcast available at https://amzn.to/3A2Stb9      Treaty of Tordesillas books available at  https://amzn.to/40frYKn   ENJOY Ad-Fr...

Pontifical Pact divides the World between Spain and Portugal in 1494. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/aJOzFwtg2vg which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. History of the Papacy podcast available at https://amzn.to/3A2Stb9      Treaty of Tordesillas books available at  https://amzn.to...

A history of the Papacy reveals the controversial 15th century pontificate treaty that divided the World between two European superpowers. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/NPLdlRG5BOM which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. History of the Papacy podcast available at https://amzn.to/3A2Stb9    ...