Historical Jesus

Not long after the birth of Jesus, Joseph and Mary adhered to three Jewish ceremonies: Circumcision, performed on the eighth day, for all male children; Purification from childbirth for Mary, 40 days after her son's birth; and Consecration of the firstborn in the Temple, in recognition that the firstborn son belongs to the Lord. The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, celebrated on February 2nd...

Also called Candlemas or Hypapante (Eastern Orthodoxy) or The Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary, this feast day involves blessing candles symbolizing Christ as light. The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, celebrated on February 2nd, marks 40 days after Christmas, commemorating when Mary and Joseph presented the baby Jesus at the Jerusalem Temple, fulfilling Jewish Mosaic La...

STORY of AMERICA 🇺🇸 Still searching for the Northwest Passage while on his final expedition in 1611, Henry Hudson (1565 –1611 lost at sea) became the first European to see the Hudson Strait and the immense Hudson Bay in Northern Canada, but then suddenly, most of his crew mutinied. Why? He was one of the greatest explorers of the New World, with several geographical locations named for him....

We continue investigating the mid-to-late second century apocryphal Infancy Gospel of Thomas. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation! Misquoting Jesus with Bart Ehrman podcast at https://amzn.to/46zMgCx Bart Ehrman books available at https://amzn.to/46EU0U4 Christopher A. Frilingos books https://amzn.to/3KnIMsQ    Infancy Gospel of Thomas https://amzn.to/3wIW9ko Protevangelium or Gospel of James...

Let’s further explore the Infancy Gospel of Thomas—one of the most peculiar and intriguing non-canonical accounts of Jesus' life from outside the New Testament. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation! Misquoting Jesus with Bart Ehrman podcast at https://amzn.to/46zMgCx Bart Ehrman books available at https://amzn.to/46EU0U4 Christopher A. Frilingos books https://amzn.to/3KnIMsQ    Inf...

Infancy gospels or protoevangelions are a genre of religious texts that arose in the 2nd century. They are part of New Testament apocrypha, and provide accounts of the birth and early life of Jesus. The texts are of various and uncertain origin, and are generally non-canonical in major modern branches of Christianity. They include the Gospel of James, which introduces the concept of the Perpetual...

Miracles attributed to the Archangel Gabriel include delivering significant divine messages, such as the Annunciation of Christ's birth to Mary and the announcement of the Resurrection, and playing a role in prophetic revelations to Old Testament figures like Daniel. He is also believed to provide guidance and support for communication, inspire creativity, and assist with parenting-related issues...

Discover the illuminating and vibrant pre-Columbian period which lasted up to the arrival of Europeans during the Age of Exploration. We also examine the different—sometimes controversial—historical words, terms, abbreviations and phrases you will hear during this series regarding the United States. Enjoy this HISTORICAL JESUS Extra — The STORY of AMERICA. Check out the YouTube v...

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/46ORT00...

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 realized Jesus was missing, so they returned to Jerusal...

This Testament tells of the origins, birth, ministry, death, resurrection, and ascension 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                    &n...

STORY of AMERICA 🇺🇸 England’s Henry Hudson was a sea explorer and navigator during the early 17th century, best known for his explorations of present-day Canada and parts of the northeastern United States. In 1609, an English adventurer hired by the Dutch government led an expedition to find a path to Asia through North America. His expedition led to the European discovery of the Hudson Rive...

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...

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...

STORY of AMERICA 🇺🇸 Captivating historical saga of the United States and its neighbors, from their deep origins to our present epoch. Join host Mark Vinet on this sweeping, exciting and fascinating journey through time, focusing on the interesting, compelling, wonderful and tragic stories of the USA, its inhabitants, heroes, villains, leaders, religions, environment and geography. In this first ep...

What kind of monarch and man was Herod the Great? During his long reign (40 to 4 or 1 BC) King Herod left his mark, but how shall he be remembered in memory and by history? Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation! The Christians, Their First Two Thousand Years book at https://amzn.to/3U4hlu3 Dan Snow's History Hit podcast available at https://amzn.to/48HlmtH   Books by Seth Schwartz at https://amzn.to...

King Herod the Great of Judea died in 4 B.C. in Jericho, succumbing to a gruesome, mysterious illness. An enormous funeral procession carried his body on a golden bier to the edge of the Judaean desert, where an elaborate resting place in his beloved Herodium awaited him. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation! Paulogia podcast available at https://amzn.to/3Tg2Eno Herod the Great books available at https:...

The Massacre of the Innocents is a story recounted in the Nativity narrative of the Gospel of Matthew (2:16–18) in which Herod the Great, king of Judea, orders the execution of all male infants who are two years old and under in the vicinity of Bethlehem. Some Christians venerate the Holy Innocents as the first Christian martyrs, but most modern scholarship finds no evidence that it happened...

MLK was a Baptist minister, deeply rooted in the African-American Christian tradition, who became a pivotal leader in the Civil Rights Movement, drawing his powerful oratory and philosophy of nonviolent resistance from his faith and biblical teachings. He co-pastored Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta with his father and was a Protestant Christian, a denomination that grew from the Reformation sta...

This Testament tells of the origins, birth, ministry, death, resurrection, and ascension 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                    &n...

STORY of AMERICA 🇺🇸 Let’s explore the rise of organized crime in various regions of the world and delve into the lives of some of the most renowned criminals and notorious gangsters, from the American Mafia to modern-day cartels . Check out the YouTube version of this episode at  https://youtu.be/gGxSU5JmxzE Organized Crime and Punishment podcast available at https://amzn.to/3Xe7Kk1&nbs...

Appointed by the Romans as king of Judaea, King Herod's reign was defined by great architectural projects, canny diplomacy, and tyrannical behavior. Herod even appears as an unlikely and unlikeable character in the Christmas tale; the king who ordered the execution of children in an effort to kill Jesus. But did this really happen? Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation! Catholic Inspiration podcast avail...

King Herod (born 72; died 4 or 1 BC) was an infamous tyrant, but he was also known for his colossal construction projects throughout Judea. Among these works are the rebuilding of the Second Temple in Jerusalem and the expansion of its base—the Western Wall being part of it. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation! Dan Snow's History Hit podcast available at https://amzn.to/48HlmtH   Books by Se...

Appointed by the Romans as king of Judaea and thanks to his feature in the Gospel of Matthew, King Herod ‘the Great’ is one of the infamous figures from the whole of Ancient history. So what do we know about this ancient near eastern ruler, who in his lifetime had contacts with a series of ‘Goliath’ figures from the ancient Mediterranean World: from Caesar to Cleopatra and...