Historical Jesus

The Company of Jesus (to indicate its military spirit) also called "The Society of Jesus", were linguists, explorers and ethnographers. They learned New World Indigenous languages and customs, developed dictionaries and grammars, translated and preserved much of the history and traditions in their documents—which include details of their missions and activities and both the successes and fai...

Young Jesuit clergyman known as ‘God’s Soldiers’ evangelized natives in 17th century New France. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation! Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/RYJTO2QyoJ0  which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams.  Pope Francis books at https://amzn.to/4lEOqZ1 Jesuit books a...

John’s Gospel (Chapter 20) tells the compelling story of Jesus’ Resurrection. Breathe Bible Audio CD available at https://amzn.to/3CPRa4x Books about Faustina Kowalska at https://amzn.to/41rT586   Divine Mercy images available at https://amzn.to/4tomMTX   Gospel of John available at https://amzn.to/3AozdbL                    ...

Celebrated on the Sunday after Easter, that is the Second Sunday of Easter, Divine Mercy Sunday is a major feast day in the Catholic Church dedicated to the devotion of God's mercy. Instituted by Pope St. John Paul II in 2000, it stems from revelations to St. Faustina Kowalska (1905-38), offering complete forgiveness of sins and punishment, that is, a plenary indulgence, to those who receive Commu...

STORY of AMERICA 🇺🇸 Genoa’s favorite son Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) was an Italian explorer and navigator who completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean sponsored by the Catholic Monarchs of Spain, opening the way for the widespread European exploration and colonization of America. Enjoy this encore presentation of HISTORICAL JESUS Extra. Check out the YouTube versions of this ep...

Samuel de Champlain journeyed by canoe up the Ottawa River in 1615, through Lake Nipissing, and down Georgian Bay to the heart of the Huron country, near Lake Simcoe. During these journeys, Champlain aided the indigenous Hurons in battles against the Iroquois Confederacy. As a result, the Iroquois became mortal enemies of the French. In 1627, Cardinal Richelieu (1585-1642), chief minister to King...

Jorge Mario Bergoglio (1936-2025) became the first Jesuit pontiff in 2013, taking the name Pope Francis. The European Counter-Reformation spawned a Catholic missionary Society of Jesus order that had a huge impact on the North American Natives. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation!   Check out the YouTube version of this episode at  https://youtu.be/-W6TqrZeZwE which has accompanying visuals i...

Paschaltide, also known as Eastertide or the "Great Fifty Days, is the liturgical season in Christianity that lasts for 50 days, ending in Western Christianity on Pentecost Sunday. This time of year spans from the resurrection of Jesus to the descent of the Holy Spirit, covering the 40 days of his post-resurrection appearances and the 10 days leading to Pentecost. Let’s continue delving deep...

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...

Eastertide, also known as Paschaltide or the "Great Fifty Days, is the liturgical season in Christianity that lasts for 50 days, ending in Western Christianity on Pentecost Sunday. This time of year spans from the resurrection of Jesus to the descent of the Holy Spirit, covering the 40 days of his post-resurrection appearances and the 10 days leading to Pentecost. The Catholic Talk Show available...

EASTER MONDAY analyses and interpretation of a post-resurrection story where Jesus walks with two grieving disciples from Jerusalem to Emmaus, explaining scripture. Initially not identifying him, they recognize Jesus upon breaking bread at supper, leading to a renewal of their hope and faith (Gospel of Luke 24:13-35). Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/O8eS37lVC_U wh...

Conclusion of the Gospel of John highlighting the resurrection of Jesus Christ. 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                        &nbs...

The climactic resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth, according to the Gospel of John.  Breathe Bible Audio CD available at https://amzn.to/3CPRa4x Gospel of John available at https://amzn.to/3AozdbL Historical Jesus books available at https://amzn.to/43rnYbq ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on  https://patreon.com/markvinet  S...

Jesus was crucified and buried in Jerusalem. Christianity has a close bond with the city of Jerusalem, the Historical Jesus walked its streets and entered its building. It was in this holy city that at eight days of age, he was dedicated in the Great Temple according to Jewish custom. As a man from Nazareth, he preached at the Temple and eventually was arrested, detained, tried, crucified and buri...

Lets investigate the truth, myth, traditions, legend, and mysteries surrounding Galilean, Jesus of Nazareth, with the help of an analytic philosopher, Christian apologist, and theologian. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation! Books by William Lane Craig available at https://amzn.to/3Vk3kaW Systematic Philosophical Theology by W. L. Craig at https://amzn.to/3JwAVft   ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus epi...

The dramatic crucifixion of Jesus of Nazareth, according to the Gospel of John. Breathe Bible Audio CD available at https://amzn.to/3CPRa4x Gospel of John available at https://amzn.to/3AozdbL Historical Jesus books available at https://amzn.to/43rnYbq ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet   SUPPORT this c...

The climatic conclusion to the fast-paced events of Holy Week, the dramatic last earthly days of Jesus leading up to Easter. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation! Keith Nester books available at https://amzn.to/4hmQylq Gospel of Mark available at https://amzn.to/3X3m9Ba Historical Jesus books available at https://amzn.to/43rnYbq ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our...

The Road to Easter leads us to John’s Gospel (Chapter 13) which recounts the compelling story of Jesus’ last days. Breathe Bible Audio CD available at https://amzn.to/3CPRa4x Gospel of John available at https://amzn.to/3AozdbL Historical Jesus books available at https://amzn.to/43rnYbq                 &nbsp...

The final meal Jesus shared with his apostles in Jerusalem before his crucifixion, as recounted in the New Testament, is known as The Last Supper.  Books by Bishop Robert Barron available at https://amzn.to/44W7nwN   The Theology of Robert Barron at https://amzn.to/4mTIkUf Easter books available at  https://amzn.to/4cApHB7   Books about The Last Supper at https://amzn.to/3PG0Bc...

Holy Week scriptures continue with the story of the last few days in the life of Jesus Christ. 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                      &...

What are the connections between the Jewish Passover and the Christian Easter celebration? Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation!  History of the Papacy podcast available at https://amzn.to/42LHWxP   Passover books available at https://amzn.to/4cA7Ie9    Easter books available at https://amzn.to/4cApHB7   ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our...

Holy Week scriptures continue with the story of the last few days in the life of Jesus Christ. 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                      &...

What is the Easter Controversy, aka Quartodecimanism (the name given to the practice of commemorating the death of Christ on the day of Passover, the 14th of Nisan according to biblical dating)? Christians throughout North America celebrate Easter, however, annual dates of this Holy holiday can vary by over a month. Why? Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/O8eS37lVC_U...

Holy Week Testament tells of the last few days in the life of Jesus Christ. 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                         &n...

The dramatic fast-paced events of the last earthly days of Jesus are known as Holy Week, commemorating the 7 days leading up to Easter. In Western Christianity, Holy Week is the 6th and last week of Lent, beginning with Palm Sunday and concluding on Holy Saturday. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation!  Keith Nester books available at https://amzn.to/4hmQylq Gospel of Matthew available at https://am...