Historical Jesus

Discover the illuminating and vibrant pre-Columbian period which lasted up to the arrival of Europeans during the Age of Exploration. We also examine the different—sometimes controversial—historical words, terms, abbreviations and phrases you will hear during this series regarding the United States. Enjoy this HISTORICAL JESUS Extra — The STORY of AMERICA. Check out the YouTube v...

Jesus was a first-century AD Jewish preacher and Galilean Jew from the Roman province of Judea. Judaism is an Abrahamic, monotheistic, and ethnic religion comprising the collective religious, cultural, and legal tradition and civilization of the Jewish people. Enjoy this ENCORE presentation!   World Religions by John Bowker available at  https://amzn.to/3q1erKf       &nbsp...

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...

STORY of AMERICA — Captivating historical saga of the United States and its neighbors, from their deep origins to our present epoch. Join host Mark Vinet on this sweeping, exciting and fascinating journey through time, focusing on the interesting, compelling, wonderful and tragic stories of the USA, its inhabitants, heroes, villains, leaders, religions, environment and geography. In this fir...

The four canonical gospels are the foremost sources for the life and message of Jesus, but other parts of the New Testament also include references to key episodes in his life and deeds, including the letters of Paul the Apostle, whose writings are the earliest surviving Christian texts that include information about Jesus. Garry Stevens of the «History in the Bible» podcast shares wit...

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 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...

NEW feature of the Historical Jesus podcast called EXTRA which shall present the enthralling, riveting, 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 which the post antiquity Western civilization...

The Gospels are the primary sources of historical information about the man from Nazareth and of the religious movement he founded. Gospels, mean ‘glad tidings’ or ‘good news’ in Greek. These religious Gospels recount the life, ministry, crucifixion and resurrection of a Jew named Jesus who spoke Aramaic. Biblical scholarship regards the Gospels to be the literary manifesta...

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...

When first written, the Gospels were called memoires or memories, only later were they referred to as Gospels, meaning ‘glad tidings’ or ‘good news’ in Greek. The four canonical or sacred Gospels—that tradition attributes to Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, are the primary sources for the life and message of Jesus. Garry Stevens of the «History in the Bible»...

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...

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.  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 content, Bonus episodes, and Extra...

What does it mean to be religious? It means almost everything because religions deal with the whole of human life and death. For thousands of years people have searched for the meaning and truth of their own nature and of the universe, and religions, which deal with the whole of human life and death, are the result. Enjoy this ENCORE presentation! World Religions by John Bowker available at ...

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. 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...

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. 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 purchasing any produc...

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 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.  The Living Word...

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.  Paulogia podcast available a...

The word testament in the expression "New Testament" refers to a new covenant that Christians believe completes or fulfills 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...

In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. (Gospel of Luke)  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...

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. 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...

After the death of Jesus, his followers believed he rose from the dead, and the community they formed eventually became the early Christian Church. Christian doctrines include the beliefs that Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit, was born of a virgin named Mary—wife of Joseph—performed miracles of healing and restoration, preached a message of repentance, died at the approximate age...