Sky here with a short announcement. Earlier this year, Mark Vennett joined the Parthenon podcast

network, and he's a host of two shows, History of North America and Historical Jesus. Earlier,

you heard a short snippet from History of North America, and now you're going to hear more about

his show Historical Jesus. It explores Jesus Christ, the focal point, a belief for two billion

Christians. In this show, Mark unravels the truth, myth, legends, and mysteries surrounding the

most important person in Western civilization. Please enjoy this short snippet.

Welcome to Historical Jesus. I'm Mark Vennett. For decades, I've pursued my passion for Christianity

as a historian, author, professor, scholar, communicator, radio host, lecturer, researcher,

aggregator, traveler, and podcaster. I've chosen to present the captivating and enthralling story

of Jesus in an episodic series that shall inform, teach, and entertain listeners in a positive

manner, with the epic tale of the Christian movement from its deep origins to our present times.

The Historical Jesus podcast is the sweeping 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 me on this exciting and fascinating journey through time, exploring

and focusing on the interesting, compelling, wonderful, intriguing, tragic, and inspiring stories

of the Bible, as well as the many remarkable exploits, undertakings, and achievements of its

devoted adherents, and the many great works of Christian theology, literature, architecture,

music, and art inspired by the words and deeds of Jesus Christ.

But who was this person called Jesus, and why did he inspire such admiration,

fervor, and devotion? Join me as we unravel the truth, myth, legend, traditions,

and mysteries surrounding this titan of history.

Jesus was a first century AD Jewish preacher and religious leader. The widely used calendar era,

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