Historical Jesus

Historical Jesus

Monumental saga of the life and times of Galilean, Jesus of Nazareth, as well as the faith, religion, and church founded to honor and disseminate his acts and teachings. Join host Mark Vinet on this exciting and fascinating journey through time exploring and focusing on the interesting, compelling, wonderful, tragic, intriguing, and inspiring stories of the Bible and the many great works of Christian theology, literature, architecture, music, and art inspired by the words and deeds of Jesus Christ.

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June 12, 2026 12 mins

Feast of the Sacred Heart is celebrated on the third Friday after Pentecost, focusing on Jesus's heart as a symbol of his divine love and physical sacrifice, as promoted by the French Visitation nun and mystic Margaret Mary Alacoque (1647-90) who's devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus was unconditional. She was canonized a Saint in 1920 by Pope Benedict XV.

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King James convened the Hampton Court Conference in 1604, where a new English version of the Bible was conceived in response to the problems of the earlier translations perceived by the Puritans, an orthodox faction of the Church of England. One cannot underestimate the spiritual, cultural, political, and literary importance and influence of the Authorized Version's preeminence in the English-speaking world. E216.

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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.

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June 9, 2026 11 mins

Commissioned in 1604 and published in 1611 by authorization and sponsorship of British King James the First, the King James Bible is an English translation of the Christian Bible for the Church of England. Noted for its "majesty of style", the King James Version (KJV) has been described as one of the most important books in English culture and a driving force in the shaping of the English-speaking world. E215.

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June 8, 2026 10 mins

The resurrection was a turning point which provided the followers of Jesus with a continuity that inspired admiration, fervor, and devotion. E214.

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Feast of Corpus Christi, also known as the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, celebrates the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. The Feast is traditionally celebrated on the Thursday following Trinity Sunday (which is 60 days after Easter). Thursday was specifically chosen because it is the day of the week that Jesus instituted the Holy Eucharist at the Last Supper. In the USA, Canada, and many other countrie...

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June 7, 2026 11 mins

The feast of the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, historically known as Corpus Christi, celebrates the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. Instituted in 1264 by Pope Urban IV, this commemoration emphasizes the transubstantiation of bread and wine into the body, blood, soul, and divinity of Jesus Christ. It is often marked by solemn processions, Eucharistic adoration, and special masses. The Feast is traditi...

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STORY of AMERICA 🇺🇸 Conclusion of my conversation with Stephen Guerra of the «History of the Papacy» podcast regarding the disputed Papal Sanctioned Treaty that divided the World between two European superpowers and redefined the Earth’s geography. Enjoy this HISTORICAL JESUS Extra.

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June 6, 2026 10 mins

STORY of AMERICA 🇺🇸 We’re preparing for a serious analysis of the fledgling English colony of Virginia and the year 1619, but first, let’s cue things up by briefly revisiting the earliest settlement in that coastal area on Roanoke island. Enjoy this HISTORICAL JESUS Extra.

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June 5, 2026 10 mins

The legacy of Jesus of Nazareth includes his life, death, and resurrection, as a turning point in history. E213.

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June 4, 2026 12 mins

The life, death, resurrection, and legacy of Christ was a turning point in history. E212.

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June 3, 2026 10 mins

How can Archeology provide fresh information about Jesus' life and death and what do biblical archaeologists really do in the Holy Land? E211.

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June 2, 2026 10 mins

What do biblical archaeologists really do in the Holy Land and how can Archeology provide fresh information about Jesus' life and death? E210.

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June 1, 2026 11 mins

Let’s explore the life and times of Justin the Philosopher (100-65 AD), recognized as one of the most important early Church Fathers and it's first major apologist. His annual Feast day is June 1 and he is venerated as a saint by the Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, Protestant Lutherans, and in Anglicanism.

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June 1, 2026 12 mins

Recognized as one of the most important early Church Fathers and its first major apologist, let’s explore the life and times of Justin the Philosopher (100–65 AD). His annual Feast day is June 1 and he is venerated as a saint by the Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, Protestant Lutherans, and in Anglicanism.

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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. Celebrated May 31, the Feast of the Visitation is a Christian holiday commemorating the Virgin Mary’s visit to her pregnant cousin, Elizabeth. e34.

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May 31, 2026 16 mins

Celebrated May 31, the Feast of the Visitation is a Christian holiday commemorating the Virgin Mary’s visit to her pregnant cousin, Elizabeth. As described in the Gospel of Luke (1:39-56), this joyful meeting highlights two miraculous pregnancies and includes Mary reciting the Magnificat (a beautiful prayer praising God). The Magnificat is a hymn, also known as the Canticle of Mary. Its name comes from the incipit of the Lati...

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May 30, 2026 12 mins

Worldwide religious connections to Joan of Arc (1412-31) span across literature, monuments, and wartime campaigns. The inspired Christian heroine has deeply influenced many cultures and her legacy as a symbol of faith, language, and cultural resilience remains a strong historical thread with connections deeply rooted in cultural identity, spanning monumental art, religious architecture, and media. Although Saint Joan is a distinctl...

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May 29, 2026 10 mins

In the Gospel of Matthew (21:28-32), a father asks his two sons to work in his vineyard. The first son initially refuses but later changes his mind and works. The second son agrees to work but then doesn't. The father's will is done by the first son, who repents and obeys, while the second son, who makes a false commitment, doesn't fulfill it. This parable is used by Jesus to illustrate the difference between hypocrisy and genuine ...

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May 28, 2026 10 mins

In 1917, a small town in Portugal came to prominence when three young shepherds claimed that the Virgin Mary had appeared to them with prophecies. But were these apparitions real or a hoax? Part 4 of 4.

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