Historical Jesus

Christians consider Jesus the Son of God. However, most Christians understand Joseph to be a true father in every way except biological, since Joseph was the legal father who raised Jesus. Hearing Jesus podcast available at https://amzn.to/3QLEpee   Super Saints podcast available at https://amzn.to/46spnjl Consecration to St. Joseph by D.H. Calloway at https://amzn.to/47m4MOJ Gospel of Matthe...

From adultery to adoption, let’s follow Joseph's obedient journey in passages from the Gospel of Matthew. The story of Joseph's response to Mary's pregnancy through the Holy Spirit reveals profound insights into ancient Jewish culture, marriage customs, and the significance of Joseph's obedience. By diving into the background and cultural nuances of this passage, a fresh perspective is offer...

The first division of the Christian biblical canon is called the Old Testament, which is based primarily upon the 24 books of the Hebrew Bible or Tanakh, a collection of ancient religious Hebrew and occasionally Aramaic writings by the Israelites. Garry Stevens of the «History in the Bible» podcast shares with us his views on the history of this remarkable book. Enjoy this ENCORE prese...

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.  The Glory of Angels by Edward Lucie-Smith at https://amzn.to/3swavlW   Books by Edward Lucie-Smith available at https://amzn.to/3GhDQUJ      ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra mater...

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. The Glory of Angels by Edward Lucie-Smith at https://amzn.to/3swavlW   Books by Edward Lucie-Smith available at https://amzn.to/3GhDQUJ &n...

The Bible is the most important and influential book in the Western canon. It is also the book upon which the post antiquity Western civilization was built upon. Garry Stevens of the «History in the Bible» podcast has graciously agreed to share with us his views on the history of this remarkable book. Enjoy this ENCORE presentation! History in the Bible podcast available at https://amz...

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.  Books by Dr. Ralph F. Wilson available at https://amzn.to/4...

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?  Books by Dr. Ralph F. Wilson available a...

Who was this person called Jesus and why did he inspire such admiration, fervor, and devotion? Join me as we unravel the truth, myth, legends and mysteries surrounding this Titan of History. Enjoy this ENCORE presentation! Historical Jesus books available at https://amzn.to/43rnYbq History of Christianity books available at https://amzn.to/43ro3fe Holy Land books available at https://amzn.to/45zTq...

December 25th is the day Jesus was born, or is it? Let’s find out!  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/markvinet  SUPPORT this c...

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. Everything Everywhere Daily podcast available at https://amzn.to/3XHj20A History of Halloween books at https://amzn.to/48...

According to the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea sometime towards the end of King Herod the Great’s reign. Let’s learn more about what happened. The Catholic Talk Show available at https://amzn.to/3QvHoZ3 Gospel of Matthew available at https://amzn.to/478RJjn   ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on...

Christians believe Jesus has an historical context; he was born in history; he is neither a myth nor a legend. Jesus is both historical and verifiable according to Christians and most historians. They point out that he is mentioned not only in the New Testament, but by contemporaries and early documents. Christian scripture persistently places him within history as a man who walked the earth in re...

The story of Jesus cannot be adequately understood apart from the World in which he lived. It was a world ruled by Rome. How Rome came to be so central to this story is one of the intriguing aspects of both Roman and Biblical history.  Herod the Great books available at https://amzn.to/3T5iKyw   From Jesus to Christianity by L. Michael White at https://amzn.to/4008FpD   Other books...

Jesus lived in an area occupied by the mighty Roman Empire ruled by an autocratic Emperor during a time of relative peace known as Pax Romana. How did this state of affairs come about, and how did it flourished and operate at the time of Jesus’ birth, during his adult life, and the subsequent early Christian movement?  From Jesus to Christianity by L. Michael White at https://amzn.to/40...

Ruled by an autocratic Emperor, Jesus lived in an area occupied by the mighty Roman Empire. How was this system of one-man rule established, and how did it flourished and operate at the time of Jesus’ birth, during his adult life, and the subsequent early Christian movement?  Emperor of Rome by Mary Beard book available at https://amzn.to/3RU7oyp   Other books by Professor Mary Bea...

Many People feel that Jesus was not a real, historical figure, but rather more of a mythic character. There are all kinds of spiritual systems that trade in mythic language bearing spiritual truths—but according to Bishop Robert Barron, that’s NOT what Christianity is. The Word on Fire Show available at https://amzn.to/4eWYIPW   Bishop Robert Barron books & podcasts available at https://amzn.t...

This myth theory presents the view that the story of Jesus is largely mythological, and has little basis in historical fact. It is a fringe theory supported by a small group of dedicated, active and vocal scholars and mythicists who argue that in the Gospels a fictitious historical narrative was imposed on a mythical cosmic savior figure.  Books by Dr. Robert M. Price available at https://amzn.to/...

The supreme intellectual instruments of religious creativity are myth and ritual — among the greatest of all human achievements.  World Religions by John Bowker available at https://amzn.to/3q1erKf       Historical Jesus books available at https://amzn.to/43rnYbq  History of Christianity books available at https://amzn.to/43ro3fe Holy Land books available at https://amzn.to/45zTqGw History of the...

John the Baptist’s role as the Preparer—as the Way-Paver, destined for a Ministry of Preparation—was so important that Jesus himself said of him, “I tell you, among those born of women there is no one greater than John.” Books by Dr. Ralph F. Wilson available at https://amzn.to/46ORT00     ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when...

When it was time for Elizabeth to have her baby, she gave birth to a son whom she named John, forever to be known as John the Baptist. Books by Dr. Ralph F. Wilson available at https://amzn.to/46ORT00   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 us...

Let’s listen to a spiritual interpretation of Mary’s visit to her aged relative Elizabeth (pregnant with John the Baptist) upon 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 grow...

We continue exploring the Nativity of Mary, mother of Jesus, using the apocryphal Protoevangelium of James, also called The Gospel of James, a second-century Christian infancy gospel. Dr. Taylor Marshall podcast available at https://amzn.to/3LoAmTc Books by Dr. Taylor Marshall available at https://amzn.to/3EEfxPQ   Protoevangelium or Gospel of James available at https://amzn.to/3ZwTm81 THANKS for...

Let’s explore the birth of Mary, mother of Jesus, using the apocryphal Protoevangelium of James. Dr. Taylor Marshall podcast available at https://amzn.to/3LoAmTc Books by Dr. Taylor Marshall available at https://amzn.to/3EEfxPQ   Protoevangelium or Gospel of James available at https://amzn.to/3ZwTm81 THANKS for the many wonderful comments, messages, ratings and reviews. All of them are regularly p...

A renowned Christian apologist, theologian and prolific author concludes presenting his case for when the Gospels were written.  Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World podcast available at https://amzn.to/3YJpTqZ Books by Jimmy Akin available at https://amzn.to/3shLkD8     THANKS for the many wonderful comments, messages, ratings and reviews. All of them are regularly posted for your reading pleasure on ht...