Historical Jesus

King Herod (born 72; died 4 or 1 BC) was an infamous tyrant, but he was also known for his colossal construction projects throughout Judea. Among these works are the rebuilding of the Second Temple in Jerusalem and the expansion of its base—the Western Wall being part of it.  Dan Snow's History Hit podcast available at https://amzn.to/48HlmtH   Books by Seth Schwartz available at h...

Appointed by the Romans as king of Judaea and thanks to his feature in the Gospel of Matthew, King Herod ‘the Great’ is one of the infamous figures from the whole of Ancient history. So what do we know about this ancient near eastern ruler, who in his lifetime had contacts with a series of ‘Goliath’ figures from the ancient Mediterranean World: from Caesar to Cleopatra and...

STORY of AMERICA 🇺🇸 Let’s turn back the clock to 1492 and examine the fascinating life and deeds of Genoese explorer Christopher Columbus who sailed the ocean blue, during the exciting Age of Exploration. Enjoy this HISTORICAL JESUS Extra. Check out the YouTube versions of this episode which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams, at:...

How reliable is the Bible? What is the reliability of both the New and Old Testaments. Let’s continue tackling this fundamental question. Enjoy this ENCORE presentation! Pints With Aquinas by Matt Fradd available at https://amzn.to/3Y9S3ee Books by Dr. Ralph F. Wilson available at https://amzn.to/477esgf Books by Matt Fradd available at https://amzn.to/477esgf    ENJOY Ad-Free cont...

Herod The Great was called ‘King of the Jews,’ and ruled Judea during the tail-end of the first century BC.  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 product on Amazon u...

The story of Jesus starts under a monarch named Herod. He was called ‘King of the Jews,’ and ruled Judea from 40 to the year 4 BC. His reputation for paranoia and ruthlessness was well deserved, having executed three of his own sons, and slaughtered all the baby boys in Bethlehem following the birth of Jesus, according to the Gospel of Matthew. Herod the Great books available at https:...

STORY of AMERICA 🇺🇸 Set sail on a grand nautical adventure that sparked extensive exploration of lands previously unknown to Europeans at a time prior to Christopher Columbus’ historic trans-oceanic voyage in 1492. Enjoy this HISTORICAL JESUS Extra. Check out the YouTube versions of this episode which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diag...

Who authored the four main books of the New Testament? Let’s investigate this conundrum. Enjoy this ENCORE presentation!  Pints With Aquinas by Matt Fradd available at https://amzn.to/3Y9S3ee Books by Dr. Ralph F. Wilson available at https://amzn.to/477esgf Books by Matt Fradd available at https://amzn.to/477esgf    ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials wh...

A secular self-proclaimed counter-evangelist and former Catholic underscores the lack of surviving historic records about Jesus of Nazareth from any non-Jewish author until the second century, adding that Jesus left no writings or other archaeological evidence.  Born in the Second Century podcast at https://amzn.to/3HNIxWV  ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when...

Mythicists argue that Christianity began almost one hundred years after the death of Jesus and was born out of a mélange of clashing second century religious ideas. Born in the Second Century podcast at https://amzn.to/3HNIxWV  ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet  SUPPORT this channel by pur...

STORY of AMERICA 🇺🇸 We go raiding alongside Norse adventurers who sailed up and down the USA coast and settled in large areas of the world including North America during an era of Scandinavian expansion from 780 to 1100 AD. Let’s examine the exploration, raids, conquests and colonization of the Norse, including their arrival in Newfoundland at L'Anse aux Meadows, during the great Viking Age....

What is the reliability of the Bible? Let’s tackle this fundamental question. Enjoy this ENCORE presentation!  Pints With Aquinas by Matt Fradd available at https://amzn.to/3Y9S3ee Books by Dr. Ralph F. Wilson available at https://amzn.to/477esgf Books by Matt Fradd available at https://amzn.to/477esgf    ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining...

Lent is the solemn Christian religious observance in the liturgical year commemorating the 40 days Jesus of Nazareth spent fasting in the desert and enduring temptation by Satan, before beginning his public ministry, according to the synoptic Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke. Lent is observed in the Catholic Church, as well as many Protestant denominations, and also some nondenominational Christi...

In Lent-observing Western Churches, Lent begins on Ash Wednesday and lasts 40 days, ending approximately six weeks later, depending on the Christian denomination and local custom.  The Catholic Talk Show is available at https://amzn.to/3QvHoZ3 Books about Lent are available at https://amzn.to/3uFfzWm ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community...

STORY of AMERICA 🇺🇸 Mark guests on podcaster Steve Guerra's show Beyond the Big Screen to analyze the Mel Gibson film Apocalypto, set in Mesoamerica during the Mayan civilization & Aztec Empire. Enjoy this HISTORICAL JESUS Extra. Check out the YouTube versions of this episode which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams, at: https://yout...

The Annunciation is the announcement by the archangel Gabriel to Mary that she would conceive and bear a son through a virgin birth and become the mother of Jesus Christ, the Christian Messiah and Son of God. Enjoy this ENCORE presentation!  Books by Dr. Ralph F. Wilson available at https://amzn.to/46ORT00   ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our grow...

Mardi Gras is French for ‘Fat Tuesday,’ reflecting the Christian practice of the last night of consuming rich, fatty foods in preparation for the fasting season of Lent. Mardi Gras is the final day of Carnival before Ash Wednesday. Many related popular practices and traditions are associated with Carnival celebrations before the fasting and religious obligations associated with the pen...

Let’s continue listening to a provocative, unconventional Christian origins assessment of the Historical Jesus. Born in the Second Century podcast at https://amzn.to/3HNIxWV  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 entry LI...

STORY of AMERICA 🇺🇸 Mark joins podcaster Steve Guerra as a guest on his show Beyond the Big Screen to discuss the Mel Gibson movie Apocalypto, set in Mesoamerica during the Aztec Empire & Mayan civilization. Enjoy this HISTORICAL JESUS Extra. Check out the YouTube versions of this episode which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams, at:...

To better comprehend the historical Jesus, let’s take a closer look at the origins of Judaism. Enjoy this ENCORE presentation!  World Religions by John Bowker available at  https://amzn.to/3q1erKf                         Jewish history books available at https://amzn.to/46BZTkT   Historical Jesus books available at ht...

The Jesus fringe theory is supported by a small group of dedicated, active and vocal scholars and mythicists who argue that the Gospels present a fictitious historical narrative.  Born in the Second Century podcast at https://amzn.to/3HNIxWV  ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet  SUPPORT this c...

so called Valentine's Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine, every February 14th, people around the world celebrate Valentine’s Day. It originated as a Christian feast day honoring a martyr named Valentine (born 225 AD in Terni, Italy; died February 14, 269 in Rome) and through later folk traditions, it has also become a significant cultural, religious and commercial celebration of romance and...

STORY of AMERICA 🇺🇸 Let’s search for the first non-indigenous explorers to reach the American continent prior to Christopher Columbus’ 1492 voyage, as we navigate the murky waters of fringe science and literature, pseudoarchaeology, fanciful tales, myths, folklore, legends, and pseudohistory when examining theories and legends of trans-oceanic crossings and first contact with Amerindia...

The story of the Jewish high priest Zechariah, his wife Elizabeth, and the birth of their son John the Baptist who proclaimed the coming Messiah… in search of the historical Jesus. Enjoy this ENCORE presentation!  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 http...

For two thousand years, we've been told that Christianity began around 33 AD when the disciples of the rural preacher ‘Jesus of Nazareth’ came to believe he had risen from the dead. But is that tale a myth? Born in the Second Century podcast at https://amzn.to/3HNIxWV  ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon....