Historical Jesus

His reign is often seen as a prelude to and the forerunner of the British Empire and English activities on the North American continent. Certainly, without the institutional changes he brought, the wars he fought, and the religious differences he ushered into his country, England, and therefore Britain likely would have never risen to the status she ultimately achieved. His life was rocked by repe...

The Septuagint sometimes referred to as the 'Greek Old Testament' or 'The Translation of the Seventy' and often abbreviated as the Roman numeral number LXX, is the earliest extant Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible from the original Hebrew. Let's learn more from the History of the Papacy podcast with Steve Guerra and Garry Stevens of the History in the Bible podcast.  History of the Papacy...

The Torah is known as the Pentateuch or the Five Books of Moses by Christians and was extensively used by the Gospel writers. The term Septuagint, meaning “seventy,” actually refers to the seventy-two translators—six from each tribe of Israel—involved in translating the Torah during the Second Temple period, in the third century BC. Let's learn more about all this from the...

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 celebrated epoch that was Tudor England helped shape the early exploration and colonization of America. Join me as we take a deep dive into Tudor England and its Great Transatlantic Explorers. Enjoy this HISTORICAL JESUS Extra — The STORY of AMERICA. Check out the YouTube version of this episode which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and...

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...

Jesus used parables throughout his ministry to communicate and connect with different groups of people and to challenge conventional wisdom and encourage his audience to consider a deeper meaning. His parables, however, often left listeners confused or puzzled. History in the Bible podcast at  https://amzn.to/3ZuHAwO Garry Stevens books available at https://amzn.to/3ZAM19f   Catholic Ans...

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...

Analysis of the 1843 classic Charles Dickens (1812-70) story and its Christian themes. 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.to/4gh...

As we embark on new exciting adventures and travel to other parts of the continent let’s first examine the Legacy of Spanish and French Florida. Enjoy this HISTORICAL JESUS Extra — The STORY of AMERICA. Check out the YouTube version of this episode which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams at: https://youtu.be/K-GXjBLovH4 http...

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...