Historical Jesus

Herod The Great was called ‘King of the Jews,’ and ruled Judea during the tail-end of the first century BC. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation! Bishop Robert Barron books available at https://amzn.to/44W7nwN    ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on  https://patreon.com/markvinet  SUPPORT this channel by purchasi...

MIRACLES: The metaphysical concept of "miracles of angels" refers to extraordinary events, often seen as divine interventions that people attribute to the presence, actions, or communication of angels, who are considered supernatural spiritual beings that serve God. These accounts of Angelic miracles, shared in various Biblical texts and personal testimonies, include stories of miraculous healing,...

This is a reminder that every episode of the Historical Jesus podcast designated with the word EXTRA is fully dedicated to the enthralling epic STORY OF AMERICA. One cannot underestimate the importance Christianity and its powerful message greatly shaped the colonization of the United States of America. The Bible is the most significant book in the Western canon. It’s also the book upon whic...

The story of Jesus starts under a monarch named Herod. He was called ‘King of the Jews,’ and ruled Judea from 40 to the year 4 BC. His reputation for paranoia and ruthlessness was well deserved, having executed three of his own sons, and slaughtered all the baby boys in Bethlehem following the birth of Jesus, according to the Gospel of Matthew. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation! Herod the...

January 11th is the annual celebration day for the first female saint of Canada and founder of the Congregation de Notre-Dame—Marguerite Bourgeoys. This date commemorates her death in Montreal (Quebec, Canada) in  1700, marking a day for remembrance of her missionary work, teaching, and dedication to families in New France.     Check out the YouTube version of this episode at...

Celebrated by many Western Christian denominations, including Catholics, Anglicans, Lutherans, and other Protestant Churches such as Methodists and Moravians, The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord commemorates Jesus' baptism by John the Baptist in the Jordan River, marking the start of His public ministry and the first manifestation of the Holy Trinity (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit). It's a liturgi...

Readings from the Gospel of Mark 1:1-11 and the Gospel of Luke 3:1-22 for the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. 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        ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joi...

The Popham Colony Site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The exact site of the Popham Colony was lost until 1888 when a plan for the site was found in the General Archives in Spain. This plan exactly matches the location at Sabino Head near Maine's Popham Beach State Park. Later archaeology in 1994 confirmed the location and the accuracy of the plan. Enjoy this HISTORICAL JESU...

Let's conclude investigating the New Testament titles for Jesus of Nazareth with Garry Stevens of the History in the Bible podcast. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation! History in the Bible podcast at https://amzn.to/3ZuHAwO Garry Stevens books available at https://amzn.to/3ZAM19f   ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com...

The scriptures have several appellations for Jesus. Let's continue investigating them. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation! History in the Bible podcast at https://amzn.to/3ZuHAwO Garry Stevens books available at https://amzn.to/3ZAM19f   ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet  SUPPORT this channel by purc...

The Wedding at Cana is the fascinating story in the Gospel of John where the first miracle attributed to Jesus took place. All Things Catholic podcast at https://amzn.to/3zXtYjn Edward Sri books available at https://amzn.to/3YuNe14   The Gospel of John podcast at https://amzn.to/4dXkOkK Wedding at Cana book at https://amzn.to/3A3L8Mf Miracles of Jesus books available at https://amzn.to/49o2Sz...

Annual feast honors the power and significance of the name "Jesus," which means "God saves" or "Savior" in Hebrew/Aramaic. Observed during first week of January using varying dates & names by Catholics and some Protestant denominations (Anglican, Episcopal, and Lutheran), t he invocation is rooted in the biblical account where the angel Gabriel instructs both Mary and Joseph to name the child...

Our reading presents the New Testament book of Matthew 2:1-12 followed by the classic carol “We Three Kings.” Three Kings' Day is a Christian feast that annually falls on January 6th (also known as Epiphany). It is a special date for many Christians as it's when the faithful celebrate how a bright star in the sky led the Magi - also known as the Three Wise Men - to visit the baby Jesus...

How do we separate myth from fact in ancient history? How do we do this when it comes down to one of the most beloved and well-known stories of all time—The Nativity? What were the Biblical Magi names? Let’s rejoin Scott Rank of the History Unplugged podcast and conclude our search. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation! History Unplugged podcast available at https://amzn.to/3YthqYx Mystery o...

Many Christians celebrate how a bright star in the sky led the Magi - also known as the Three Wise Men - to visit the baby Jesus after he had been born. But, how do we separate myth from fact in ancient history? How do we do this when it comes down to one of the most beloved and well-known stories of all time—The Nativity? Let’s rejoin Scott Rank of the History Unplugged podcast and co...

Three Kings' Day - also known as Epiphany, is a special date for many Christians as it's when the faithful celebrate how a bright star in the sky led the Magi - also known as the Three Wise Men - to visit the baby Jesus after he had been born. But, how do we separate myth from fact in ancient history? How do we do this when it comes down to one of the most beloved and well-known stories...

Three Kings' Day is a Christian feast day that annually falls on January 6th (also known as Epiphany). It is a special date for many Christians as it's when the faithful celebrate how a bright star in the sky led the Magi - also known as the Three Wise Men - to visit the baby Jesus after he had been born. But, how do we separate myth from fact in ancient history? How do we do this when it comes do...

The Sagadahoc Settlement—also known as the Popham Colony—was established in 1607 and was located in the present-day town of Phippsburg, Maine, near the mouth of the Kennebec River. It was founded a few months after its rival, the colony at Jamestown. The Popham Colony was the second settlement in the region that would eventually become known as New England. The first colony was St. Cro...

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...