Historical Jesus

Few stories of shipwreck and survival can equal that of this 16th century group of European adventurers who, by ‘Going Native’, survived eight years of hand-to-mouth existence among the Amerindians and later put pen to paper and published an account of their trials and tribulations—a fascinating eye-witness account that we can study and enjoy an incredible five centuries later. Enjoy this HISTORIC...

In the Gospel of Luke, the celebrated celestial being who tells the Virgin Mary of her Destiny is the Archangel Gabriel. He also announces the impending birth of John the Baptist to his father Zacharias. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation! The Glory of Angels by Edward Lucie-Smith at https://amzn.to/3swavlW   Books by Edward Lucie-Smith available at https://amzn.to/3GhDQUJ      ENJ...

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. Catholic S...

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...

The Kingdom of Saguenay was a fanciful, mythical country rich in gold and diamonds supposedly located, according to the Natives, inland of present-day Quebec City. Adventurer Jacques Cartier tried in vain to reach this realm on several occasions. From 1541 to 43 France attempted to Colonize at the Cap Rouge settlement along the interior of the St.-Lawrence river valley. Cartier’s superior was Jean...

Humans throughout history have felt a need for supernatural support—for powers that help, guide, and either proclaim important events or bring news. Angels play those roles in Christianity, with most other cultures and religions offering equivalents. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation! The Glory of Angels by Edward Lucie-Smith at https://amzn.to/3swavlW   Books by Edward Lucie-Smith availab...

Was Jesus of Nazareth an Apocalyptic Preacher? What is the Apocalypse?  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 episodes, and Extra materials wh...

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. 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 Extra materials when joining our...

Precious stones mined by Jacques Cartier's men at the mouth of Rivière du Cap-Rouge proved to be worthless quartz. Cartier’s "treasure" is remembered in the name of Québec’s Cape Diamond or Cap aux Diamants and also in the French proverb "Faux comme un diamant du Canada", "As false as Canadian diamonds."  Enjoy this HISTORICAL JESUS Extra — The STORY of AMERICA.  Check out the YouTube versions of...

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. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation! Books by Dr. Ralph F. Wilson avai...

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.   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 our growing community on https:/...

Much of the art surviving from Europe after the fall of the Western Roman Empire is Christian art, although this is in large part because the stability and continuity of church ownership has preserved Christian art better than secular works. Enjoy this ART presentation! Christian Art books available at https://amzn.to/3vJ70u2    Catholic Art books https://amzn.to/3PSWcQS Protestant Art books https...

The four canonical gospels are the foremost sources for the life and message of Jesus and the detailed geography in which it took place.  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 our growing community on https://patreo...

Jacques Cartier and his followers passed a bitter winter at Stadacona with the help of Iroquoian Chief Donnacona. Many of his party died from cold and scurvy before he could set sail for France the following spring in 1536. Enjoy this HISTORICAL JESUS Extra — The STORY of AMERICA.   Check out the YouTube versions of this episode which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, pho...

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? Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation! Books by Dr. R...

Divisions did not appear in the original texts of Judaeo-Christian bibles. The long quest for ways to point more precisely to biblical content that led to a book-chapter-verse system began in the middle ages and eventually evolved, through trial and error, into the system or method we use today. Gospel of Mark available at https://amzn.to/3X3m9Ba Gospel of Luke available at https://amzn.to/3M6sTId...

Matthew's Gospel, recounts the story of the call of the first disciples, Simon Peter and Andrew. When they encounter Jesus, the Capernaum fishermen drop everything and follow him. Bishop Robert Barron books available at https://amzn.to/44W7nwN Gospel of Matthew available at https://amzn.to/3LEeP8F ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on http...

Jacques Cartier reached the end of navigation at a large island in the St. Lawrence River. Here he found another Amerindian village, called Hochelaga, on the site of the present city of Montreal. From the height behind it, to which he gave the name Mont Real—better known today as Mont Royal or Mount Royal in English—he could see the foaming Lachine Rapids blocking the way to the upper waters of th...

December 25th is the day Jesus was born, or is it? Let’s find out! Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation! The Catholic Talk Show available at https://amzn.to/3QvHoZ3 Gospel of Matthew available at https://amzn.to/478RJjn   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/mark...

Was Jesus of Nazareth the Jewish Messiah? What is a Messiah? Misquoting Jesus with Bart Ehrman podcast at https://amzn.to/46zMgCx Bart Ehrman books available at https://amzn.to/46EU0U4   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 product on Amazon using this FREE en...

Jesus begins his Ministry in the region surrounding the sea of Galilee. Books by Dr. Ralph F. Wilson available at https://amzn.to/46ORT00 Gospel of Luke available at https://amzn.to/3M6sTId 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 product on Amazon using this FREE entr...

Jacques Cartier returned as leader of a new expedition and navigated the first known penetration of the interior of the continent through the St. Lawrence River gateway in 1535. When pressing upstream in three small vessels, he reached the Amerindian village of Stadacona, near the present site of the city of Quebec. At Stadacona, Cartier and his followers passed a bitter winter with the help of ch...

What Does "Halloween" Mean? And Why Should That Matter to Christians? The celebration marks the day before the Western Christian feast of All Saints’ (or All Hallows') Day and initiates the season of Allhallowtide, which lasts three days and concludes with All Souls' Day. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation! Everything Everywhere Daily podcast available at https://amzn.to/3XHj20A History of Hallo...

The 8th-century BC Israelite prophet after whom a book of the Old Testament is named, was known as Isaiah. The Book of Isaiah is quoted many times by New Testament writers as direct prophetic revelations of the nature, purpose, and detail of the death of Jesus. The Book of Mormon reveals that all things prophesied by Isaiah have been and will be fulfilled. A seminal passage in the Book of Isaiah u...

The gospels indicate that following Jesus' baptism, he returned to the sea of Galilee to begin his Ministry. Books by Dr. Ralph F. Wilson available at https://amzn.to/46ORT00 Gospel of Luke available at https://amzn.to/3M6sTId Gospel of Mark available at https://amzn.to/3X3m9Ba Gospel of Matthew available at https://amzn.to/3LEeP8F ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when jo...