Historical Jesus

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...

In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. (Gospel of Luke) Ee54 15-Minute History podcast available at https://amzn.to/47uUOup    Gospel of Luke available at https://amzn.to/45vVii4 ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet  SUPPORT this c...

Merry Christmas 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/Y4JYo-vS9TU https://youtu.be/m5iRqQR5AeY The BackTracker History Show is available at  https://amzn.to/48zINnM   Hal...

Caesar Augustus was the first Emperor and founder of the Roman Empire, and the man in power when Jesus was born. He reigned from 27BC until 14AD. Ee53.  15-Minute History podcast available at https://amzn.to/47uUOup    Gospel of Luke available at https://amzn.to/45vVii4 ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.c...

Christians consider Jesus the Son of God. However, most Christians understand Joseph to be a true father in every way except biological, since Joseph was the legal father who raised Jesus. Ee52. Hearing Jesus podcast available at https://amzn.to/3QLEpee   Super Saints podcast available at https://amzn.to/46spnjl Consecration to St. Joseph by D.H. Calloway at https://amzn.to/47m4MOJ Gospel of...

From adultery to adoption, let’s follow Joseph's obedient journey in passages from the Gospel of Matthew. The story of Joseph's response to Mary's pregnancy through the Holy Spirit reveals profound insights into ancient Jewish culture, marriage customs, and the significance of Joseph's obedience. By diving into the background and cultural nuances of this passage, a fresh perspective is offer...

What was it like to be a shepherd over 2000 years ago? Tending flocks, with agriculture, formed the basis of the Holy Land’s economy, and sheep raised on the hillsides around Bethlehem may well have been destined for temple sacrifices in Jerusalem, only six miles to the north. Let’s continue describing a shepherd's life. Ee48.  Books by Dr. Ralph F. Wilson available at https://amz...

Some of Israel's great heroes were shepherds: Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and David. Both Psalm 23 and Jesus compare God's care to that of a Good Shepherd. But in the first century, it seems, shepherds, specifically, hireling shepherds, had a rather unsavory reputation. But what about the New Testament shepherds of Luke’s Christmas infancy narrative? Ee47. Books by Dr. Ralph F. Wilson available a...