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**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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EXTRA 107. Hudson Mutiny aftermath Feb 07, 2026

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STORY of AMERICA 🇺🇸 The exploits and Legacy of English sea explorer, navigator, and adventurer Henry Hudson.

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E170. A Prophet without Honor Feb 06, 2026

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In the Gospel of Mark (6:4), Jesus says, "A prophet is not without honor, except in his hometown and among his relatives and in his own household". Jesus said this in Nazareth, where he was rejected by his family and neighbors. The people of his home town knew Jesus well, but they didn't believe who he was. They called him "the son of Mary" to reject his virgin birth and Messianic claims. Jesus was unable to perform miracles in Nazareth because of their lack of faith. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation!

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Mark's History of North America podcast: www.parthenonpodcast.com/history-of-north-america
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Audio credits: Hearing Jesus podcast with Rachael Groll, When Jesus isn’t Welcome (Mark 6:1-6) 27sep2024 (Life Audio, Salem Web Network); Rev. Dr. Stephanie Buckhanon Crowder, professor of New Testament Studies at Belmont University, Nashville, Tennessee (On Scripture: A Prophet Without Honor, 03july2012). Audio excerpts reproduced under the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting.

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274. Parable of the Measure Feb 05, 2026

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The Gospel of Mark (Chapter 4) is a teaching by Jesus about the importance of "paying attention to what you hear" and that "with the measure you use, it will be measured to you—and even more". This means that the quality and attention you give to understanding spiritual things will determine how much more is revealed to you, and conversely, a lack of attention will result in receiving less. The principle is that what one brings to the spiritual life determines what one receives in return.

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Mark's History of North America podcast: www.parthenonpodcast.com/history-of-north-america
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Audio credits: Hearing Jesus podcast with Rachel Groll (episode 654, 23sep2024) How Our Faith Grows (Life Audio, Salem Web Network). Audio excerpts reproduced under the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting.

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Extra 3. Anasazi and Mound Builders Feb 04, 2026

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STORY of AMERICA 🇺🇸 Embark on a fascinating, epic trek back to the incredible and enthralling pre-European period of the United States to uncover the Pre-Columbian and Ancestral Puebloan truths of Cahokia (Illinois), Mesa Verde (Colorado), and Chaco Canyon (New Mexico). Enjoy this HISTORICAL JESUS Extra — The STORY of AMERICA.

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Was Jesus a Buddhist? Feb 04, 2026

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What was the influence of Buddhism on the preacher from Galilee? The lost years refers to the time in Jesus's life between his childhood and the beginning of his ministry, a period not described in the Gospels. Following the New Testament accounts of Jesus' young life, there is a gap of about 18 years in his story. The best known and most popular explanation for the Nazarene's hidden years, is by far, his supposed travels to India, Tibet and surrounding areas where he encountered Hinduism and the teachings of the Buddha. But is this story true? Ee110.

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Mark Vinet's TIMELINE video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet
Mark's History of North America podcast: www.parthenonpodcast.com/history-of-north-america
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Audio credits: Counsel of Trent podcast with Trent Horn (episode:Refuting Deepak Chopra’s Impostor Jesus; #828, 28nov2023). Audio excerpts reproduced under the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting.

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Hidden Years (13 to 29 years-old) Feb 03, 2026

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The missing years refers to the period of Jesus's life between his childhood and the beginning of his ministry, a period not described in the New Testament. Following the Gospel accounts of Jesus' young life, there is a gap of about 18 years in his story. What was he up to? Ee109.

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Mark Vinet's TIMELINE video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet
Mark's History of North America podcast: www.parthenonpodcast.com/history-of-north-america
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoricalJesu
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Mark's books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM

Audio credits: Counsel of Trent podcast with Trent Horn (episode:5 Wacky, Modern Theories about Jesus; #673, 17oct2022); Catholics Answers Live with Joe Heschmeyer & Cy Kellett (Episode #11586: Open Forum for Those in RCIA, 14mar2024); Catholics Answers Encyclopedia - Apologetics: Do you know of any resources that shed light on Jesus’ life before his ministry began? Audio excerpts reproduced under the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting.

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The Prophetess Anna (Candlemas Special) Feb 02, 2026

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An 84-year-old woman who was a pious fixture in Jerusalem, never left the temple, worshiping there day and night, fasting and praying. According to the Gospel of Luke, the Prophetess Anna appears during the presentation of Jesus at the Temple. The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, celebrated on February 2nd, marks 40 days after Christmas, commemorating when Mary and Joseph presented the baby Jesus at the Jerusalem Temple, fulfilling Jewish Mosaic Law for consecration of firstborn sons and the mother's purification, and featuring the aged Anna and the prophet Simeon recognizing Jesus as the Messiah and Light of the World, based on the Gospel of Luke 2:22-40. Also called Candlemas or Hypapante (Eastern Orthodoxy) or The Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary, this feast day involves blessing candles symbolizing Christ as light. Ee70

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Gospel of Luke available at https://amzn.to/45vVii4
Saint of the Day podcast at https://ancientfaith.com

Mark Vinet's TIMELINE video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet
Mark's History of North America podcast: www.parthenonpodcast.com/history-of-north-america
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Audio credits: Saint of the Day podcast: The Meeting of our Lord, God and Savior Jesus Christ (02feb2022), and Holy and Righteous Symeon the God-receiver and the Prophetess Anna (03feb2022), Greek Orthodox Deacon Jerome Atherholt and Ancient Faith Radio; Meeting Simeon and Anna in the Temple (Luke 2:21-38) byDr. Ralph F. Wilson (JesusWalk Bible Study Series, Joyful Heart Renewal Ministries). Audio excerpts reproduced under the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting.

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Map & books by R.F. Wilson available at https://amzn.to/4ifh1BH
Discipleship Training in Luke's Gospel by R.F. Wilson at https://amzn.to/4h2XweC
JesusWalk Bible Study by R.F. Wilson available at www.jesuswalk.com

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Simeon in the Temple (Candlemas Special) Feb 02, 2026

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According to the Gospel of Luke, the Holy Spirit has made the prophet Simeon—a righteous and devout man—a promise that he won't die until he has seen the Messiah. The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, celebrated on February 2nd, marks 40 days after Christmas, commemorating when Mary and Joseph presented the baby Jesus at the Jerusalem Temple, fulfilling Jewish Mosaic Law for consecration of firstborn sons and the mother's purification, and featuring the aged Anna and the prophet Simeon recognizing Jesus as the Messiah and Light of the World, based on the Gospel of Luke 2:22-40. Also called Candlemas or Hypapante (Eastern Orthodoxy) or The Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary, this feast day involves blessing candles symbolizing Christ as light. Ee69.

Books by Dr. Ralph F. Wilson available at https://amzn.to/46ORT00
Gospel of Luke available at https://amzn.to/45vVii4

Mark Vinet's TIMELINE video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet
Mark's History of North America podcast: www.parthenonpodcast.com/history-of-north-america
Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoricalJesu
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels
Mark's books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM

Audio credits: Meeting Simeon and Anna in the Temple (Luke 2:21-38) byDr. Ralph F. Wilson (JesusWalk Bible Study Series; Joyful Heart Renewal Ministries). Audio excerpts reproduced under the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting.

Books by Dr. Ralph F. Wilson available at https://amzn.to/46ORT00
Map & books by R.F. Wilson available at https://amzn.to/4ifh1BH
Discipleship Training in Luke's Gospel by R.F. Wilson at https://amzn.to/4h2XweC
JesusWalk Bible Study by R.F. Wilson available at www.jesuswalk.com

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Purification (Candlemas Special) Feb 01, 2026

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Not long after the birth of Jesus, Joseph and Mary adhered to three Jewish ceremonies: Circumcision, performed on the eighth day, for all male children; Purification from childbirth for Mary, 40 days after her son's birth; and Consecration of the firstborn in the Temple, in recognition that the firstborn son belongs to the Lord. The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, celebrated on February 2nd, marks 40 days after Christmas, commemorating when Mary and Joseph presented the baby Jesus at the Jerusalem Temple, fulfilling Jewish Mosaic Law for consecration of firstborn sons and the mother's purification, and featuring the aged Anna and the prophet Simeon recognizing Jesus as the Messiah and Light of the World, based on the Gospel of Luke 2:22-40. Also called Candlemas or Hypapante (Eastern Orthodoxy) or The Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary, this feast day involves blessing candles symbolizing Christ as light. Ee68.

Books by Dr. Ralph F. Wilson available at https://amzn.to/46ORT00
Gospel of Luke available at https://amzn.to/45vVii4

Mark Vinet's TIMELINE video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet
Mark's History of North America podcast: www.parthenonpodcast.com/history-of-north-america
Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoricalJesu
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels
Mark's books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM

Books by Dr. Ralph F. Wilson available at https://amzn.to/46ORT00
Map & books by R.F. Wilson available at https://amzn.to/4ifh1BH
Discipleship Training in Luke's Gospel by R.F. Wilson at https://amzn.to/4h2XweC
JesusWalk Bible Study by R.F. Wilson available at www.jesuswalk.com

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Feast of the Presentation of the Lord Feb 01, 2026

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Also called Candlemas or Hypapante (Eastern Orthodoxy) or The Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary, this feast day involves blessing candles symbolizing Christ as light. The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, celebrated on February 2nd, marks 40 days after Christmas, commemorating when Mary and Joseph presented the baby Jesus at the Jerusalem Temple, fulfilling Jewish Mosaic Law for consecration of firstborn sons and the mother's purification, and featuring the aged Anna and the prophet Simeon recognizing Jesus as the Messiah and Light of the World, based on the Gospel of Luke 2:22-40.

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Bishop Robert Barron books available at https://amzn.to/44W7nwN
Gospel of Luke available at https://amzn.to/3M6sTId
Historical Jesus books available at https://amzn.to/43rnYbq

Mark Vinet's TIMELINE video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet
Mark's History of North America podcast: www.parthenonpodcast.com/history-of-north-america
Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoricalJesu
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels
Mark's books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM

Audio credits: Breathe Bible podcast (LifeAudio Podcast Network, Salem Web Network); Catholicism with Bishop Barron, Agnus-Dei (Word on Fire Catholic Ministries). Audio excerpts reproduced under the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting.

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