Historical Jesus

STORY of AMERICA 🇺🇸 Coureur   des   Bois or wood runner Étienne Brûlé (1592-1632), was the first European to cross Pennsylvania and later, the first to see Lake Superior. Samuel de Champlain (1567-1635) administered the affairs of New France and took personal charge of organized explorations of the unknown interior of the continent in 1609-15. Check out the YouTube ve...

Jesus called the Pharisees "hypocrites," "blind guides," "generation of vipers," and compared them to "whitewashed tombs". Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation! Books about Pharisees at https://amzn.to/4hdP2la   Books about Sadducees available at  https://amzn.to/3XGDfVk   How Jesus Became Christian by Barrie Wilson at https://amzn.to/3DyFfbA   From Jesus to Christianity by L. Michae...

A theological system that interprets the Bible by dividing history into distinct periods called "dispensations," each characterized by a unique way God interacts with humanity. Dispensationalism emphasizes a literal interpretation of scripture, particularly Old Testament prophecies about Israel, and distinguishes between God's plan for Israel and his plan for the Church. It also typically includes...

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...

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 Prodigal Son refers to the story in the Gospel of Luke (15:11-32) about a son who squanders his inheritance and later returns to his father, who welcomes him back with a celebration, despite the anger and jealousy of his brother. Christians believe the parable illustrates God's unconditional love and forgiveness for sinners who repent. The secular term "prodigal son" has also come to mean a so...

Jesus called Sadducees a “wicked and adulterous generation” (Matthew 16:1-5). Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation!   Books about Sadducees available at https://amzn.to/3XGDfVk   How Jesus Became Christian by Barrie Wilson at https://amzn.to/3DyFfbA   From Jesus to Christianity by L. Michael White at https://amzn.to/4008FpD   Other books by L. Michael White available...

This Testament tells of the origins, birth, ministry, death, resurrection, and ascension 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...

STORY of AMERICA 🇺🇸 Let’s rejoin French soldier, navigator, geographer, explorer and adventurer Samuel de Champlain (1567-1635) and the fledgling North American colony of New France. Check out the YouTube versions of this episode at: https://youtu.be/78zF6O7nx3Q https://youtu.be/R_2gQ3wRoCQ   Champlain's Dream by David Hackett Fischer available at https://amzn.to/3GGi8Kz     S...

Found in the Gospel of Matthew (chapters 5, 6, and 7), the Sermon on the Mount is a collection of sayings spoken by Jesus of Nazareth that emphasizes his moral teachings and has been one of the most widely quoted sections of the Gospels. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation!   Michael Knowles books available at https://amzn.to/41BOIa6 PragerU podcast available at https://amzn.to/3MRvsz0 &...

Though the body fades away, the core of the person does not. Why do we speak of the "soul?" Let’s learn more with a historical and spiritual analyses. Books by Bishop Robert Barron available at  https://amzn.to/44W7nwN   The Theology of Robert Barron at https://amzn.to/4mTIkUf Books about All Souls' Day at https://amzn.to/47m8gn6   ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Ex...

One of the most widely quoted sections of the Gospels, the Sermon on the Mount is a collection of sayings spoken by Jesus of Nazareth found in the Gospel of Matthew (chapters 5, 6, and 7) that emphasizes his moral teachings. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation!  Michael Knowles books available at https://amzn.to/41BOIa6 PragerU podcast available at https://amzn.to/3MRvsz0    PragerU...

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. E7. Check out the YouTube versions of this episode which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams,...

The Gospel of Mark (Chapter 4) explores the teachings of Jesus through the lens of parables, using the analogy of a lit lamp not being hidden but placed on a stand to give light to all so that his followers' spiritual "light"—their good deeds and faith—should not be concealed but shine forth for others to see and glorify God. Hearing Jesus podcast available at https://amzn.to/3QLEpee R...

Let’s examine thought provoking analyses regarding the traditions associated with Jesus of Nazareth. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation!  Catholic Answers Live podcast available at https://amzn.to/47IB5Yk 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 Amaz...

Readings from the Gospel of Mark 1:9-15 and the Gospel of Luke 4:1-15 and the Gospel of Matthew 4:1-11.  Breathe Bible Audio CD available at https://amzn.to/3CPRa4x Gospel of Mark available at https://amzn.to/3X3m9Ba Gospel of Luke available at  https://amzn.to/3M6sTId Gospel of Matthew available at https://amzn.to/3LEeP8F Historical Jesus books available at  https://amzn.to/43rnYbq...

STORY of AMERICA 🇺🇸 Don Quixote is an early 17th century fictional character made famous by the Spanish author, Miguel de Cervantes (1547-1616). The story’s influence on American literature is immeasurable. Check out the YouTube versions of this episode at: https://youtu.be/bphog1URND0 https://youtu.be/FXj0tjljTpE   Not Just the Tudors podcast available at https://amzn.to/3OelJnj Suzann...

Jesus employed unique teaching methods and practices (pedagogy). Let’s examine thought provoking analyses regarding the Pedagogy of the preacher from Galilee. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation! Catholic Answers Live podcast available at https://amzn.to/47IB5Yk ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet   SU...

Christian existentialism is a Theo-philosophical movement which takes an existentialist approach to Christian theology. The school of thought is often traced back to the work of the Danish philosopher and theologian Soren Kierkegaard (1813–1855) who is widely regarded as the father of existentialism — a family of philosophical views and inquiry that explore the human individual's strug...

Let’s explore the miraculous birth of Mary, mother of Jesus.  Dr. Taylor Marshall podcast available at https://amzn.to/3LoAmTc Books by Dr. Taylor Marshall available at https://amzn.to/3EEfxPQ   Protevangelium or Gospel of James available at https://amzn.to/3ZwTm81 ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on  https://patreon...

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...

After being baptized by John the Baptist, Jesus was enticed by the Devil after 40 days and nights of fasting in the Judaean Desert. Jesus having refused each temptation during this entire time of spiritual battle. Satan then departed and Jesus returned to Galilee to begin his ministry. The temptation of Christ is a biblical narrative detailed in the three synoptic gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luk...

An early influential Christian of the late First century and early Second century, Saint Polycarp (69-155) is regarded as a saint and Church Father in the Eastern Orthodox Church, the Catholic Church, Oriental Orthodox Churches, Lutheranism, and Protestant Anglicanism. He lived in an age after the deaths of the apostles, when a variety of interpretations of the sayings of Jesus were being preached...

The Feast of the Chair of St. Peter is celebrated annually on February 22nd to honor a wooden throne, enclosed in a massive bronze reliquary designed by Bernini, located in St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City. Tradition claims the chair belonged to the Apostle Saint Peter, the leader of the Early Christians in Rome and first Pope, and which he used as Bishop of Rome in the 1st century A.D. The re...

Readings from the Gospel of Mark 1:9-15 and the Gospel of Luke 4:1-15 and the Gospel of Matthew 4:1-11.  Breathe Bible Audio CD available at https://amzn.to/3CPRa4x Gospel of Mark available at https://amzn.to/3X3m9Ba Gospel of Luke available at  https://amzn.to/3M6sTId Gospel of Matthew available at https://amzn.to/3LEeP8F Historical Jesus books available at  https://amzn.to/43rnYbq...