Historical Jesus

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. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation! Check out the YouTube version of this episode at  https://youtu.be/x8e04yPG1KE which has accompanying visuals. Good King Wenceslas books available at https://amzn.to/3FUILKz   ENJOY Ad-Free con...

Christian Theology defines Supernatural as above natural and divine, while Preternatural is beyond natural with infused knowledge, immortality, and integrity. Dr. Taylor Marshall podcast available at https://amzn.to/3LoAmTc Books by Dr. Taylor Marshall available at https://amzn.to/3EEfxPQ   ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on ...

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...

Could the preacher from Galilee read and write? Let’s examine thought provoking arguments regarding the writings of Jesus of Nazareth. Misquoting Jesus with Bart Ehrman podcast available at https://amzn.to/46zMgCx Did Jesus Exist? by Bart D. Ehrman at https://amzn.to/455AEqu Bart Ehrman books available at https://amzn.to/46EU0U4 Catholic Answers Live podcast available at https://amzn.to/47IB...

The Spanish decide to enforce their claim to La Florida in 1565, and establish the settlement of St. Augustine to challenge the French at nearby Fort Caroline, under the leadership of Jean Ribault, French Huguenot René Goulaine de Laudonnière, and Admiral Gaspard de Coligny. Enjoy this HISTORICAL JESUS Extra — The STORY of AMERICA. Check out the YouTube version of this episode...

We continue a vivid spiritual interpretation of Mary’s learning that she would conceive and bear a son through a virgin birth and become the mother of Jesus. 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  ...

There are lots of Jameses mentioned in the Gospels. Who was James the Apostle and why is he also referred to by certain Christian denominations as James son of Alphaeus, James the Lesser, James brother of Jesus, James the Just, James bishop of Jerusalem, and James the author of the Epistle of James? Also named SAINT James by several denominations, James was one of the original Twelve Disciples of...

Advent is a four-week period of preparation for Christmas that Christians observe by remembering the birth of Jesus and looking forward to his return. The Word on Fire Show available at https://amzn.to/4eWYIPW   Bishop Robert Barron books at  https://amzn.to/44W7nwN   Advent books available at https://amzn.to/4fTcYug ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when jo...

John Hawkins was an Infamous pirate and one of the many Buccaneers that roamed the territory of French Florida in the early 1560s. Enjoy this HISTORICAL JESUS Extra — The STORY of AMERICA. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/rtq-ZrUPvTM which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. Support our channel by watchin...

Let’s enjoy a dramatic spiritual interpretation of Mary’s learning that she would conceive and bear a son through a virgin birth and become the mother of Jesus. 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/markvin...

The main difference between a disciple and an apostle of Jesus is that Jesus chose apostles to spread the gospel, while disciples were followers who chose to learn from Jesus. Let's learn about a few Apostles who were not part of the original twelve selected during Jesus' lifetime. Dwell On These Things podcast at https://amzn.to/4hXMR6W Books on the Apostles available at https://amzn.to/3OlXNxj E...

On the fourth Thursday in November every year, American’s celebrate the holiday of Thanksgiving. It is a holiday that originated in the Americas but has subsequently spread to other countries around the world. It is a holiday that is actually secular, but with many religious overtones, and has a unique set of traditions that aren’t really shared with any other holiday. Richard C. Lyons...

Florida’s Fort Caroline was the first major European settlement in the United States established not by England, and not by Spain. The colony was founded in King Saturiwa’s Timucua chiefdom by French Protestants known as Huguenots, fleeing France over religious persecution, in 1564. Enjoy this HISTORICAL JESUS Extra — The STORY of AMERICA. Check out the YouTube version of this episode which has ac...

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. Enjoy this ENCORE Pre...

Who was the Apostle, Jude? Why was he also referred to as Thaddaeus? Also named SAINT Jude by several Christian denominations, Jude Thaddeus was one of the original Twelve Disciples of Jesus according to the four Gospels of the New Testament. Let’s investigate and find out more. Dwell On These Things podcast https://amzn.to/4hXMR6W Catholic Answers Live podcast available at https://amzn.to/4...

Greek words are still used as a preliminary petition before a formal prayer and as a congregational response in the liturgies of many Christian churches. Join me in singing Kyrie Eleison (“Lord, have mercy”) in Acapella form. Music books available at https://amzn.to/4cmw0ac History of Music books at https://amzn.to/3nXKYzy   Acapella books available at https://amzn.to/3LuseAR Mode...

Jesus chose apostles from his disciples to spread the gospel after his death and resurrection. The word "apostle" comes from the Greek word apostolos, which means "one who is sent out". Apostles had special authority and were considered the foundation of the early Christian church. Dwell On These Things podcast at https://amzn.to/4hXMR6W Books on the Apostles available at https://amzn.to/3OlXNxj E...

CharlesFort was established when a French expedition, organized by Huguenot leader Admiral Gaspard de Coligny and led by the Norman navigator Jean Ribault, landed at the site on the May River in 1562, before moving north to Port Royal Sound. There, on present-day Parris Island, South Carolina—at that time a part of Florida Territory—Ribault left twenty-eight men to build a settlement. Also, in 156...

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. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation! Pa...

Who was Simon the Apostle? Why was he referred to as the Zealot? Also named SAINT Simon by several Christian denominations, Simon the Zealot was one of the original Twelve Disciples of Jesus according to the four Gospels of the New Testament. Let’s investigate and find out more. Catholic Answers Live podcast available at  https://amzn.to/47IB5Yk Dwell On These Things podcast https://amz...

Who was Thomas the Apostle? Why was he called Doubting Thomas? Also named SAINT Thomas by several Christian denominations, Thomas was one of the original Twelve Disciples of Jesus according to the four Gospels of the New Testament. Let’s investigate and find out more. Catholic Answers Live podcast available at https://amzn.to/47IB5Yk Infancy Gospel of Thomas https://amzn.to/3wIW9ko ENJOY Ad-...

French Huguenot colonists established a colonial territory in what is now Florida and South Carolina during the 1560s. The colonial endeavor was started following plans to establish New World colonies where persecuted Protestant religionists could safely establish themselves. Enjoy this HISTORICAL JESUS Extra — The STORY of AMERICA.  Check out the YouTube version of this episode which has accompan...

In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. (Gospel of Luke) Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation! 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/mar...

Let's conclude investigating the New Testament titles for Jesus of Nazareth with Garry Stevens of the History in the Bible podcast. 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 ch...

Christianity makes far wider use of images than related religions, in which figurative representations are forbidden, such as Islam and Judaism. Let’s examine a few extant masterpieces that we’ve inherited from Christianity’s rich and glorious heritage.  Christian Art books available at https://amzn.to/3vJ70u2    Catholic Art books https://amzn.to/3PSWcQS Protestan...