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189. The Passion Apr 15, 2025

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The climatic conclusion to the fast-paced events of Holy Week, the dramatic last earthly days of Jesus leading up to Easter.

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E95. Enough Faith to Be an Atheist? Apr 14, 2025

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The concept of having faith in a higher power or a set of religious beliefs is nonsensical to many. Indeed, many view religion in general, and Christianity in particular, as unfounded and unreasonable. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation!

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TESTAMENT 8. Gospel of Mark (Chapter 8) Apr 13, 2025

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We continue the Gospel of Mark's fast-moving account of the fascinating life of Jesus of Nazareth.

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EXTRA 67. Shakespeare in America Apr 12, 2025

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We continue our Deep Dive into England’s Tudor period and its influence on America by examining the immeasurable contribution made by an Englishman on one of the continent’s main languages and culture. Although this gentleman never visited the continent per se, his words flowed across the ocean onto the immense territory to greatly impact its means of communication. Let’s explore the life, deeds and works of this Tudor era Titan of History… William Shakespeare (1564-1616). Let’s appreciate the immeasurable contribution made by an Englishman on one of North America’s main languages and culture. English actor, playwright, poet, and London theatre owner from the early 1590s to 1613, William Shakespeare (1564-1616), known as "the Bard of Avon", authored at least 37 plays and collaborated on several more. He also wrote 154 sonnets, two long narrative poems, and a few other verses.

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E90. Herod Legacy Apr 11, 2025

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What kind of monarch and man was Herod the Great? During his long reign (40 to 4 or 1 BC) King Herod left his mark, but how shall he be remembered in memory and by history? Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation!

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Audio credits: The Christians, Their First Two Thousand Years – The Veil is Torn A.D. 30 to A.D. 70 Pentecost to the Destruction of Jerusalem by Ted Byfield (CHP); Dan Snow's History Hit podcast (Episode 1337: King Herod with Seth Schwartz, professor of Classical Jewish Civilization at New York City’s Columbia University). 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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188. Holy Week Apr 10, 2025

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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.

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M1. Inspirational Music Apr 09, 2025

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Historical Jesus ACAPELLA presents the enthralling, riveting, epic story of Christian music. One cannot underestimate the importance of Christian Hymns and how their powerful melodic messages greatly shaped modern Christianity. The Bible is the most significant book in the Western canon. It’s also the book upon which the post antiquity Western civilization was built upon, including the occidental music traditions. Together we will try and understand why this immensely important and influential book, religion, and its vocal hymns inspired so many of the faithful over the centuries. Although our planet is populated by adherents to many different religions, as well as secular atheists and agnostics, one should never undervalue the key role played by Christianity and the Judeo-Christian traditions in the evolution of the ecclesiastical and popular music we enjoy today. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation!

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187. Palm Sunday Apr 08, 2025

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On the Sunday before Easter is the Christian moveable feast of Palm Sunday that commemorates Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem, an event mentioned in each of the four canonical Gospels. Its name originates from the palm branches waved by the crowd to greet and honor Jesus of Nazareth as he entered the city. Palm Sunday marks the first day of Holy Week and the beginning of the last week of the solemn season of Lent, preceding Eastertide in Western Christianity.

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E89. Herodium Apr 07, 2025

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King Herod the Great of Judea died in 4 B.C. in Jericho, succumbing to a gruesome, mysterious illness. An enormous funeral procession carried his body on a golden bier to the edge of the Judaean desert, where an elaborate resting place in his beloved Herodium awaited him. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation!

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TESTAMENT 7. Gospel of Mark (Chapter 7) Apr 06, 2025

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We continue the Gospel of Mark's fast-moving account of the fascinating life of Jesus of Nazareth.