Historical Jesus

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. E184. (part 1)

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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.

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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.

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Let’s examine thought provoking analyses regarding the traditions associated with Jesus of Nazareth. E182. 

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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. 

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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.

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Jesus employed unique teaching methods and practices (pedagogy). Let’s examine thought provoking analyses regarding the Pedagogy of the preacher from Galilee. E180.  

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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 struggle to lead an authentic life despi...

MIRACLES — Let’s explore the miraculous birth of Mary, mother of Jesus. 

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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 Amerindians. Enjoy this HISTORICAL JESUS E...

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 Luke. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation!

An early influential Christian of the late First century and early Second century, Saint Polycarp 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. His role was to authenticate orthodox teac...

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 relic symbolizes the authority and mi...

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. 

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STORY of AMERICA 🇺🇸 New Spain was a major seat of Spanish power and the source of its wealth in the early 1600s. This wealth made Spain the dominant power in Europe. Spain's silver mining and crown mints on the American continent created high quality coins known as the silver peso or Spanish dollar that became the currency of Spanish America and a widely used global currency.

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Who can be a Hero? How do we define a Hero? and is the Historical Jesus of Nazareth one? Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation! 

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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 Christian churches. Enjoy this ENCORE Pres...

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. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation! 

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STORY of AMERICA 🇺🇸 Learn about one of the most glorious Mesoamerican societies—the Aztec Empire. Enjoy this HISTORICAL JESUS Extra. E4.

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