Historical Jesus

Albert Schweitzer (1875-1965) gives us one of the first historical treatments of the life of Jesus in his pioneering book (1906) that reviews all prior work on the question of the "historical Jesus" and points out how Jesus of Nazareth's image has changed with the times—while offering his own synopsis and interpretation in this seminal work of biblical criticism. Quest of the Historical Jesu...

Fatima came to prominence in 1917 when three young shepherds claimed that the Virgin Mary had appeared to them and made the Sun dance. Part 3 of 4. Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World podcast at  https://amzn.to/3YJpTqZ Books by Jimmy Akin available at  https://amzn.to/3shLkD8   Fatima items available at  https://amzn.to/4ueJzly   Books about Fatima at https://amzn.to/4wgptZk &n...

May 18 marks the anniversary of Father Jacques Marquette’s death in 1675. In the Roman Catholic Church, particularly within the Jesuit order, he is memorialized as a dedicated missionary and explorer. Marquette does not have an official universal feast day in the Church because he has not been canonized as a saint. He is currently recognized by the Church as a "Servant of God," meaning a for...

Father Jacques Marquette is celebrated on May 18, which marks the anniversary of his death in 1675. In the Roman Catholic Church, particularly within the Jesuit order, he is memorialized as a dedicated missionary and explorer. Marquette does not have an official universal feast day in the Church because he has not been canonized as a saint. He is currently recognized by the Church as a "Servant of...

The Feast of the Ascension of Jesus Christ commemorates the Christian belief of the bodily Ascension of Jesus into Heaven. It is one of the ecumenical (shared by multiple denominations) feasts of Christian churches, ranking with the feasts of the Passion and Pentecost. Ascension Day is traditionally celebrated on a Thursday, the fortieth day of Easter according to inclusive counting, although some...

The Book of ACTS continues the story of Christianity and is the fifth book of the New Testament. It recounts the founding of the Christian Church and the spread of its message across the Roman Empire. Breathe Bible Audio CD available at https://amzn.to/3CPRa4x The Acts of the Apostles book available at https://amzn.to/3M6sTId Historical Jesus books available at https://amzn.to/43rnYbq   ...

STORY of AMERICA 🇺🇸 In this special crossover episode, join me and Steve Guerra of HISTORY OF THE PAPACY podcast as we turn back the clock to 1494 and examine the Treaty of Tordesillas sanctioned by Pope Julius the 2nd, which divided newly explored territories—including North America—between Portugal and Spain. Enjoy this HISTORICAL JESUS Extra. Check out the YouTube versions of this e...

STORY of AMERICA 🇺🇸 Samuel de Champlain (1567-1635) championed the colonization efforts of New France. He capitalized on the North American fur trade to expand French colonies, which were at that time centered on the Saint Lawrence River valley and the Gulf of Saint Lawrence. He worked tirelessly to make sure the French colonies survived amid political and corporate changes of power. Champlain als...

Born in 1907 to landowning peasants on the outskirts of Fatima, Portugal,  Lúcia (who died in 2005 at 97) came to prominence in 1917 as the oldest of the three child seers of the Our Lady of Fátima Marian apparitions, involving her and her two cousins, Francisco (1908-19) and Jacinta Marto (1910-1920). Part 2 of 4. Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World podcast at  https://amzn.to/3YJpTq...

The Feast of the Ascension of Jesus Christ (also called the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord) commemorates the Christian belief of the bodily Ascension of Jesus into Heaven. It is one of the ecumenical (shared by multiple denominations) feasts of Christian churches, ranking with the feasts of the Passion and Pentecost. Ascension Day is traditionally celebrated on a Thursday, the fortieth day...

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. With the death of Judas, a replacement was chosen. Saint Matthias' Feast Day is May 14. Books on the Apostles available at https://amzn.to/3OlXNxj Retelling the Bible podcast available at  https:...

One of the most famous Marian Apparitions is celebrated bi-annually: The Feast of Our Lady of Fatima on May 13th, and the Miracle of the Sun or Miracle of Fatima every October 13th. Fatima is a small Portuguese town located between Lisbon and Porto, about 25 miles from the Atlantic Ocean. This small village suddenly became famous in 1917, when three young shepherds claimed that the Virgin Mary had...

Albert Schweitzer (1875-1965) gives us one of the first historical treatments of the life of Jesus in his pioneering book (1906) that reviews all prior work on the question of the "historical Jesus" and points out how Jesus of Nazareth's image has changed with the times—while offering his own synopsis and interpretation in this seminal work of biblical criticism. Quest of the Historical Jesu...

Christians believe patterns in Scripture are featured as real phenomena involving persons and events that correspond and anticipate future fulfillment in similar, yet different persons and events. A Typologist studies how the New Testament fulfils the Old, holding that things in Christian belief and Gospels are prefigured or symbolized by things in the Old Testament. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation...

Does the New Testament fulfill the Old? Typological patterns in Scripture are featured as real phenomena involving persons and events that correspond and anticipate future fulfillment in similar, yet different persons and events. Typology describes a certain approach to reading the Bible based on a doctrine of theological types employing the study of, analysis, or classification based on categorie...

Discover the Christian roots of the second Sunday of May tribute to all Mothers!    Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/FXpLv3_ZkEI which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. Everything Everywhere Daily podcast at https://amzn.to/3XHj20A Books about Mother’s Day at  https://amzn.to/4d7SHk...

Motherhood comes to Mary and her cousin Elizabeth when they miraculously give birth to baby boys, Jesus and John. Enjoy this Special tribute episode dedicated to all Mothers! Breathe Bible Audio CD available at https://amzn.to/3CPRa4x Gospel of Luke available at  https://amzn.to/3M6sTId Historical Jesus books available at https://amzn.to/43rnYbq ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extr...

Mary and her cousin Elizabeth both miraculously conceive baby boys, Jesus and John. Enjoy this Special tribute episode dedicated to all Mothers! Breathe Bible Audio CD available at https://amzn.to/3CPRa4x Gospel of Luke available at  https://amzn.to/3M6sTId Historical Jesus books available at https://amzn.to/43rnYbq ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our g...

Part of the study of this historical man as undertaken in the quest for the historical Jesus and the scholarly reconstructions of the life of Jesus, is the question of the historicity of Jesus, based primarily on critical analysis of the Gospel texts and applying the standard criteria of critical-historical investigation, and methodologies for analyzing the reliability of primary sources and other...

A French Catholic prelate who served as Apostolic Vicar of New France from 1658-74 and as Bishop of Quebec from 1674 until he retired due to poor health in 1688. Monsignor Laval continued to work in New France until his death in 1708. He was declared a Saint in 2014 and his feast day is May 6.  Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/HrZcHHDr8jM which has accompanyin...

Kateri Tekakwitha (1656-80) was born in the Mohawk village of Ossernenon, in present-day New York State. Influenced by French Jesuit missionaries and converted to Catholicism at age 19, and after taking a vow of perpetual virginity, she left her village, and moved to the Jesuit mission village of Kahnawake, just south of Montreal, Canada. There she died five years later, respected for her piety an...

A recognized autonomous branch of the Christian Church is referred to as a Denomination; a religious group that has slightly different beliefs from other groups that share the same belief in Jesus as God. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation!  Books by Trent Horn available at https://amzn.to/3VAny1k   Books about Christian Denominations at https://amzn.to/4dNPo1N   ENJOY Ad-Free content,...

The original namesake of the current Pope was Saint Leo, also known as Pope Leo the First (391-461AD), a Roman aristocrat who served as Bishop of Rome from the year 440AD until his death. He is best known for having met Attila the Hun in 452 and persuading him to turn back from his invasion of Italy. He contributed significantly to developing ideas of papal authority and is also a Doctor of the Ch...

We continue the Gospel of Mark's fast-moving account of the fascinating life of Jesus of Nazareth. Gospel of Mark available at https://amzn.to/3X3m9Ba Historical Jesus books available at https://amzn.to/43rnYbq                                &nb...

We continue the Gospel of Mark's fast-moving account of the fascinating life of Jesus of Nazareth. Gospel of Mark available at https://amzn.to/3X3m9Ba Historical Jesus books available at https://amzn.to/43rnYbq                                &nb...