Historical Jesus

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Our reading focuses on the New Testament book of Luke 11:37-54 Gospel of Luke available at  https://amzn.to/3M6sTId Historical Jesus books available at https://amzn.to/43rnYbq                                    ENJOY Ad-Free...

Spanning the continent from Hudson Bay to Louisiana, the early years of the French colony were hard, and the population grew slowly. For decades, Samuel de Champlain (1567-1635), the Father of New France, led the fight for its survival, faced its extreme challenges, administered its affairs, and took personal charge of its development. Check out the YouTube versions of this episode at: https://you...

What did the historical Jesus of Nazareth physically look like? Let’s explore this mystery and examine this age-old question. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation! The Face of Jesus at https://amzn.to/3zZ0sd0 Jesus in Art available at https://amzn.to/3Y5xrUZ The Savior Channel https://www.youtube.com/@TheSavior.2024     ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when...

Jesus tells the story of a father asks his two sons to work in his vineyard in the Gospel of Matthew (21:28-32). The first son initially refuses but later changes his mind and works. The second son agrees to work but then doesn't. The father's will is done by the first son, who repents and obeys, while the second son, who makes a false commitment, doesn't fulfill it. Hearing Jesus podcast availabl...

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...

In the biblical account from the Gospel of Matthew (14:22-33), Jesus walks on water to reach his disciples in a boat on the Sea of Galilee during a storm, a miracle signifying his divine authority. The disciples initially mistake him for a ghost, but he reassures them, and Peter even briefly walks on the water before his faith falters and Jesus rescues him. The story highlights themes of faith, fe...

Nathanael’s question in the Gospel of John has been taken by many to mean that Nazareth was looked down upon, even by people of Galilee. "Can anything good come out of Nazareth?" (John 1:46). Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation! Catholic Saints podcast available at https://amzn.to/4evE0Hx Augustine Institute books at https://amzn.to/4h1lGaE Ben Aker book available at https://amzn.to/3ZZ1yQl &nbsp...

Our reading focuses on the New Testament book of Luke 11:1-36 Gospel of Luke available at  https://amzn.to/3M6sTId Historical Jesus books available at https://amzn.to/43rnYbq                                    ENJOY Ad-Free c...

America’s Favorite Drink has a fascinating story! In the course of its colonial period, Coffee was first introduced to the Mexican state of Veracruz, from the Antilles. Mexico cultivates mostly shade-grown Arabica coffee which grows particularly well in the southern coastal regions—conditions that, in Mexico's relatively cooler climate, are favorable for higher-quality coffees. Check o...

Who was Bartholomew the Apostle? Who was Nathanael the Apostle? Were they perhaps the same person? Bartholomew the Apostle also called SAINT Bartholomew by several Christian denominations was one of the original Twelve Disciples of Jesus according to the three synoptic Gospels of the New Testament. The Gospel of John refers to him as Nathanael. Let’s investigate and find out more. Enjoy this...

Compelling look at the Gospel of Matthew 25:14-30 telling of Jesus' teachings of the Parable of the Talents where a master entrusts his wealth to three servants before a long journey, giving them varying amounts according to their abilities. Hearing Jesus podcast available at https://amzn.to/3QLEpee Rachel Grohl books available at www.rachelgrohl.com Gospel of Matthew available at https://amzn.to/...

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...

Gospel of Matthew 25:1-13 relates Jesus' teachings of the Parable of the Ten Virgins comparing the kingdom of heaven to bridesmaids waiting for a bridegroom. Five virgins were wise and had extra oil for their lamps, while five were foolish and ran out of oil. When the bridegroom arrived late, the foolish virgins went to buy more oil and missed the wedding, while the wise virgins were welcomed in....

During his early ministry, Jesus recruited or welcomed both men and women as close companions and followers. Of these supporters and admirers, twelve men became part of his inner circle or disciples. Philip the Apostle also called SAINT Philip by several Christian denominations was one of the original Twelve Disciples of Jesus according to all for Gospels of the New Testament. Later Christian trad...

We continue the Testament of Luke which relates the story of Jesus coming for humankind. Gospel of Luke available at  https://amzn.to/3M6sTId Historical Jesus books available at https://amzn.to/43rnYbq                                 &...

An archaeological dig at Chesapeake Bay’s James River Colony in Virginia, unearthed the remains of a teenage girl whose skull had been butchered—confirmation that early settlers resorted to cannibalism to stave off hunger in 1609-10. We also delve into the science of forensic genetics using the DNA of early colonists to better understand this startling revelation. How does this excitin...

Was Jesus of Nazareth an Apocalyptic Preacher? What is the Apocalypse? Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation!  Misquoting Jesus with Bart Ehrman podcast at https://amzn.to/46zMgCx Did Jesus Exist? by Bart D. Ehrman at https://amzn.to/455AEqu Jesus: Apocalyptic Prophet by Bart Ehrman at https://amzn.to/3TTcLy1   Bart Ehrman books available at https://amzn.to/46EU0U4 ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus...

Let’s define several major strands of theological study that have been prominent throughout church history, including Biblical, Historical, Systematic, Dogmatic, Elenctic, and Doxology. 5 Minutes in Church History podcast at https://amzn.to/3BoedCq Stephen J. Nichols books at https://amzn.to/3IF19MG Christian Theology books at https://amzn.to/481a31s ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, an...

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Searching for the Historical Jesus requires mastering various academic disciplines. A core concept in historiography, historical revisionism is the reinterpretation of a historical account that usually involves challenging the established, accepted or traditional views held by scholars about a historical event or time-span or phenomenon, introducing new or contrary evidence, or restating the motiv...

He was a Jewish, Galilean tax-collector until he met Jesus of Nazareth, who said to him, "Follow me." From that day Matthew was one of his disciples. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation! History in the Bible podcast at https://amzn.to/3ZuHAwO Garry Stevens books available at https://amzn.to/3ZAM19f   Gospel of Matthew available at https://amzn.to/3LEeP8F ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and...

We continue the Testament of Luke which relates the story of Jesus coming for humankind. Gospel of Luke available at  https://amzn.to/3M6sTId Historical Jesus books available at https://amzn.to/43rnYbq                                 &...

Pocahontas (1596–1617) befriended the daring English explorer and adventurer John Smith (1580–1631) in 1608 and later converted to Christianity. She married the Virginia tobacco planter John Rolfe (1585-1622) in 1614 and bore their son. Pocahontas has entered the pantheon of modern popular culture is a subject of art, literature, and film. Numerous places, landmarks, and products in th...

The books of the New Testament are the foremost source for the life and teachings of Jesus and the detailed chronology in which it took place. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation!   History in the Bible podcast with Garry Stevens 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...