Historical Jesus

Kateri Tekakwitha (1656-80) was born in the Mohawk village of Ossernenon, in present-day New York State. Influenced by French Jesuit missionaries and converted to Catholicism at age 19, and after taking a vow of perpetual virginity, she left her village, and moved to the Jesuit mission village of Kahnawake, just south of Montreal, Canada. There she died five years later, respected for her piety an...

The Great Lakes and the Upper Mississippi regions were explored by young Jesuit clergyman known as ‘God’s Soldiers’ who evangelized indigenous peoples throughout the vast territories of 17th century New France. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation!  Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/CwXHrU3llxw  which has accompanying visuals including maps, ch...

Jesuit missionaries from Sainte-Marie among the Hurons were ritually tortured and killed on various dates between 1642-49 in Canada, in what is now southern Ontario, and in upstate New York, during the warfare between the Iroquioan tribes the Mohawk and the Huron. They have subsequently been canonized and venerated as the Canadian or North American martyrs by the Catholic Church (René Goupi...

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...

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STORY of AMERICA 🇺🇸 Mike Corradi of ‘A History of Italy’ podcast joins Mark to discuss Genoa, the birthplace of Christopher Columbus. Enjoy this encore presentation of HISTORICAL JESUS Extra. Check out the YouTube versions of this episode which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams, at: https://youtu.be/QqJ-6PHVJBU https://youtu...

STORY of AMERICA 🇺🇸 26th American President Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919) nearly died in a Cavalry charge against German machine guns in World War One. Check out the YouTube versions of this episode at https://youtu.be/2k2w9Jbeuls and https://youtu.be/Lfnr9-bjrQ0 which have accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. History Unplugged podcast avail...

Born in the Mohawk village of Ossernenon, in present-day New York State, Saint Kateri Tekakwitha (1656-80) and her family contracted smallpox in an epidemic; she was the only one of the family to survive, but had scarring on her face. She was influenced by French Jesuit missionaries and converted to Catholicism at age 19. After taking a vow of perpetual virginity, she left her village, and moved t...

Celebrated annually on April 16 as a solemn feast day, the anniversary of Bernadette Soubirous' death in 1879. The Immaculate Conception’s observance began with a Papal encyclical by Pope Pius IX, when he formally defined the dogma of the Immaculate Conception in 1854. The Immaculate Conception is the dogma that the Virgin Mary was conceived without original sin. This doctrine states that Ma...

Bernadette Soubirous' feast day is April 16 , the anniversary of her death in 1879. The Virgin Mary gave her name to a 14-year old girl near Lourdes, stating: "I am the Immaculate Conception." Lourdes is a town in southwestern France, in the foothills of the Pyrenees Mountains. It’s known for the Sanctuary of Notre-Dame de Lourdes, a major Catholic pilgrimage site. Each year, millions visit...

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 Matthew (Chapter 25) relates Jesus' teachings of the Parable of the Ten Bridesmaids, also known as the Parable of the Ten Virgins, comparing the kingdom of heaven to ten bridesmaids waiting for a bridegroom. The parable teaches that people should always be prepared and watchful for the coming of Christ.  Hearing Jesus podcast available at https://amzn.to/3QLEpee Rachel Grohl boo...

The Company of Jesus (to indicate its military spirit) also called "The Society of Jesus", were linguists, explorers and ethnographers. They learned New World Indigenous languages and customs, developed dictionaries and grammars, translated and preserved much of the history and traditions in their documents—which include details of their missions and activities and both the successes and fai...

Young Jesuit clergyman known as ‘God’s Soldiers’ evangelized natives in 17th century New France. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation! Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/RYJTO2QyoJ0  which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams.  Pope Francis books at https://amzn.to/4lEOqZ1 Jesuit books a...

John’s Gospel (Chapter 20) tells the compelling story of Jesus’ Resurrection. Breathe Bible Audio CD available at https://amzn.to/3CPRa4x Books about Faustina Kowalska at https://amzn.to/41rT586   Divine Mercy images available at https://amzn.to/4tomMTX   Gospel of John available at https://amzn.to/3AozdbL                    ...

Celebrated on the Sunday after Easter, that is the Second Sunday of Easter, Divine Mercy Sunday is a major feast day in the Catholic Church dedicated to the devotion of God's mercy. Instituted by Pope St. John Paul II in 2000, it stems from revelations to St. Faustina Kowalska (1905-38), offering complete forgiveness of sins and punishment, that is, a plenary indulgence, to those who receive Commu...

STORY of AMERICA 🇺🇸 Genoa’s favorite son Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) was an Italian explorer and navigator who completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean sponsored by the Catholic Monarchs of Spain, opening the way for the widespread European exploration and colonization of America. Enjoy this encore presentation of HISTORICAL JESUS Extra. Check out the YouTube versions of this ep...

Samuel de Champlain journeyed by canoe up the Ottawa River in 1615, through Lake Nipissing, and down Georgian Bay to the heart of the Huron country, near Lake Simcoe. During these journeys, Champlain aided the indigenous Hurons in battles against the Iroquois Confederacy. As a result, the Iroquois became mortal enemies of the French. In 1627, Cardinal Richelieu (1585-1642), chief minister to King...

Jorge Mario Bergoglio (1936-2025) became the first Jesuit pontiff in 2013, taking the name Pope Francis. The European Counter-Reformation spawned a Catholic missionary Society of Jesus order that had a huge impact on the North American Natives. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation!   Check out the YouTube version of this episode at  https://youtu.be/-W6TqrZeZwE which has accompanying visuals i...

Paschaltide, also known as Eastertide or the "Great Fifty Days, is the liturgical season in Christianity that lasts for 50 days, ending in Western Christianity on Pentecost Sunday. This time of year spans from the resurrection of Jesus to the descent of the Holy Spirit, covering the 40 days of his post-resurrection appearances and the 10 days leading to Pentecost. Let’s continue delving deep...

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...

Eastertide, also known as Paschaltide or the "Great Fifty Days, is the liturgical season in Christianity that lasts for 50 days, ending in Western Christianity on Pentecost Sunday. This time of year spans from the resurrection of Jesus to the descent of the Holy Spirit, covering the 40 days of his post-resurrection appearances and the 10 days leading to Pentecost. The Catholic Talk Show available...

EASTER MONDAY analyses and interpretation of a post-resurrection story where Jesus walks with two grieving disciples from Jerusalem to Emmaus, explaining scripture. Initially not identifying him, they recognize Jesus upon breaking bread at supper, leading to a renewal of their hope and faith (Gospel of Luke 24:13-35). Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/O8eS37lVC_U wh...

Conclusion of the Gospel of John highlighting the resurrection of Jesus Christ. 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                        &nbs...

The climactic resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth, according to the Gospel of John.  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 ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on  https://patreon.com/markvinet  S...