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The History of Santa Claus
This video discusses the history of Santa Claus or St. Nick from the early fourth century Nicholas of Myra to modern Santa Claus.
History of Christmas Presents: ua-cam.com/video/6lCYmPZRdO0/v-deo.html
The Story of Silent Night: ua-cam.com/video/PfeUz5cFvB4/v-deo.html
Support the channel on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=23593673
Further reading on some aspects of Christmas and Santa (affiliate link):
Bruce David Forbes, "Christmas a Candid History" (amzn.to/3RtZSZy)
My books (affiliate links):
"How We Got Our Bible" (Zondervan, 2018): amzn.to/2MtmSYY
"Story of Creeds and Confessions" (Baker Academic, 2019): amzn.to/3OVDyGQ
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The History of Thanksgiving
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This video discusses the history of Thanksgiving from the early Pilgrims in Plymouth to George Washington to Sarah Josepha Hale. Support the channel on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=23593673 Further reading on Thanksgiving (affiliate link): Melanie Kirkpatrick, "Thanksgiving: The Holiday at the Heart of the American Experience" (amzn.to/3uBPgja) My books (affiliate links): "How We Got Our Bible" ...
Who started Flat Earth conspiracy theories?
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This video discusses the history of Flat Earth conspiracy theories in the 1800s in England. The video focuses on the context of anti-science conspiracies and the teachings of Samuel Birley Rowbotham. Support the channel on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=23593673 Another great video to watch on this history is by The Present Past: ua-cam.com/video/FPbPSgtYJCQ/v-deo.html My books (affiliate links): ...
The Long History of Notre Dame in Paris
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This video discusses the history of Notre Dame in Paris (Notre-Dame de Paris). From the Celtic tribes, to the conquest of Rome in Gaul, to the cathedral we know to today. Support the channel on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=23593673 Further reading (affiliate links): "Notre-Dame de Paris: History, Art, and Revival from 1163 to Tomorrow": amzn.to/3FH4QfJ "Hunchback of Notre Dame": amzn.to/49ods8X ...
The History of Halloween
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This video discusses the long history of Halloween. From the Celtic practice of Samhain, to medieval Catholic observance of All Saint's Day, to Victorian Gothic, and finally the modern practice of trick-or-treat. Support the channel on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=23593673 Further reading: "Trick or Treat: A History of Halloween": amzn.to/3RJjme7 My books (affiliate links): "How We Got Our Bible...
Why Was Galileo on Trial for Heresy?
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Why was Galileo put on trial for believing the sun was the center of our solar system (heliocentrism)? This video looks at Renaissance science, Copernicus, Galileo, and the Inquisition that put Galileo on trial. Support the channel on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=23593673 Further reading: "Galileo Goes to Jail and Other Myths About Science and Religion": amzn.to/3raH9cm "A Little Book for New Sc...
The Story of Rembrandt's Prodigal Son
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A look at Rembrandt's life and the influences that inspired his painting "The Return of the Prodigal Son" (c. 1669). Support the channel on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=23593673 My books (affiliate links): "How We Got Our Bible" (Zondervan, 2018): amzn.to/2MtmSYY "Story of Creeds and Confessions" (Baker Academic, 2019): amzn.to/3OVDyGQ MusicBed (licensed): 'all that is lovely' (GÅEL) Epidemic So...
Announcement (200,000 subscribers)
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How does all of this work again?..... Support the channel on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=23593673 My books (affiliate links): "How We Got Our Bible" (Zondervan, 2018): amzn.to/2MtmSYY "Story of Creeds and Confessions" (Baker Academic, 2019): amzn.to/3OVDyGQ Music from Epidemic Sound: Soulful Stride (Will Harrison) High Tech (Rocket Jr)
The Strange Protestant Bible of Henry VIII
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This video looks at the Great Bible of Henry VIII published in 1539, and it shows how the Tyndale translations were copied into the Coverdale and Matthew Bibles to end up making a uniquely Protestant Bible for a king who didn't want it. Support the channel on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=23593673 Still haven’t subscribed to the channel? ►► goo.gl/KNKDPg My books (affiliate links): "How We Got Ou...
Three Myths about King James Bible
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What are the myths about the King James Bible? Was the KJV or Authorized Bible ever changed in history since 1611? This video looks at some of the popular misunderstandings about the King James Bible, without raising debate over the KJV-only faith. Instead, we want to help you understand the original KJV in Stuart England. Support the channel on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=23593673 My books (af...
Who Were the Borgias?
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This video explores the story of the Borgias and their rise to power in Renaissance Italy. Two Borgias became pope during their dynasty-Calixtus III and Alexander VI-and pope Alexander is widely considered one of the most corrupt popes in history. Sex, greed, power, money all define the Borgias regime. But who were the Borgias? And why are the Borgias so evil in their own day, that they are rem...
The History of Christmas Presents
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When did Christians start giving Christmas presents? This video explains the origins of giving Christmas presents. The tradition of trees, Santa, and giving presents on Christmas morning comes from the 1800s. Traditional Christmas seasons saw events in town squares, but the 19th century moved Christmas to the home. This video explains how Christmas presents and giving became part of our culture...
The Story of Silent Night
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The quick video explains the creation of the Christmas carol, Silent Night, by Josef Mohr and Franz Gruber. Silent Night is one of the most famous Christmas carols in history, but who wrote it and why? Ryan M. Reeves (PhD Cambridge) is Associate Professor of Historical Theology at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Twitter: RyanMReeves Instagram: ryreeves4 Blog: blo...
The First Sermon in America
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This video looks at the history of the first sermon in America at the Plymouth Colony. The man was Robert Cushman, a deacon, who had come to inspect the investment of the colony. In the end, he preached the first sermon ever in the new colonies. Thomas Kidd’s Books: ‘The Great Awakening: The Roots of Evangelical Christianity in Colonial America’: amzn.to/2gF24NB ‘God of Liberty: A Religious His...
Who was St Ambrose of Milan?
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Who was St Ambrose of Milan? This video tells the story. On 7 December 374, Ambrose was ordained bishop of Milan. This short video tells the story of St. Ambrose, how he converted Augustine to the faith, and excommunicated Emperor Theodosius I. Suggested works by Ambrose: 'Theological Works (collected)': amzn.to/2h2DO6h 'On the Holy Spirit': amzn.to/2h5NM7d Ryan M. Reeves (PhD Cambridge) is Ass...
Shakespeare versus Puritans
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Shakespeare versus Puritans
Who Was Athanasius?
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Who Was Athanasius?
When Did Christians Begin Advent Celebrations?
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When Did Christians Begin Advent Celebrations?
Did Jan Hus Predict Martin Luther's Reformation?
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Did Jan Hus Predict Martin Luther's Reformation?
Menno Simmons: a quick biography
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Menno Simmons: a quick biography
What is the Apostles Creed? (In 90 Seconds)
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What is the Apostles Creed? (In 90 Seconds)
The 4 Best Books on Martin Luther
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The 4 Best Books on Martin Luther
Why Did Luther Start the Reformation?
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Why Did Luther Start the Reformation?
Did Jesus Christ Ascend to Heaven? (In 90 Seconds)
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Did Jesus Christ Ascend to Heaven? (In 90 Seconds)
John Bunyan: a quick biography
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John Bunyan: a quick biography
Do Christians Have Assurance of Salvation? (In 90 seconds)
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Do Christians Have Assurance of Salvation? (In 90 seconds)
What are Catholic Indulgences?
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What are Catholic Indulgences?
The Incarnation and Jesus Christ (In 90 Seconds)
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The Incarnation and Jesus Christ (In 90 Seconds)
What is Christian Liturgy? (In 90 Seconds)
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What is Christian Liturgy? (In 90 Seconds)
Luther's Reformation (an overview)
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Luther's Reformation (an overview)

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  • @Jaunyus
    @Jaunyus 2 дні тому

    Great video. Although your thumbnail of Santa Claus looks strangely reminiscent of Daniel Wallace.

  • @RichardPhillips1066
    @RichardPhillips1066 2 дні тому

    They like to believe everyone before the enlightenment was a mindless theocrat, and we are now massively more advanced, most folks even now don't really understand physics or astronomy, and the establishment still targets mavericks of all kinds, sometimes imprisons them, not much has changed really

  • @EricGray-zr2es
    @EricGray-zr2es 4 дні тому

    You sound like a Zoroastrian Buddhist!😉

  • @EricGray-zr2es
    @EricGray-zr2es 4 дні тому

    Good work

  • @judithparker4608
    @judithparker4608 6 днів тому

    Working Class Maid...180 Degrees Metric...Business Studies...Merchants Way

  • @jamesbreeden9016
    @jamesbreeden9016 6 днів тому

    Halloween and November 1st The Day of the Dead is in remembrance of the great flood. When else in history has so many people perished at one time in one event? It is now something far different. Blessings to you

  • @JK-ji3kl
    @JK-ji3kl 7 днів тому

    Great. Intuitively, it is a more satisfying explanation that the schism had a far stronger casual relationship with disputes over who had a say e.g. the pope than with theological disagreements themselves.

  • @Just_a_Reflection
    @Just_a_Reflection 7 днів тому

    As a firmly rooted Christian who is offended by Flat Earth/Young Earth headcases labeling anyone a heretic who doesn't believe that lay people relying on a painfully narrow "literal" asynchronous misinterpretation of the KJV 1611 as the end-aĺl-and-be-all of Canon, I can say, "I am not surprised by any of this." Flat Earth, Reformed Theology, Azusa Street Revival, etc ... There seems to be a frustrated, motivated outcast with no formal tutelage or accountability as the spearhead of all of these dubious ideas.

    • @aris_32
      @aris_32 День тому

      I believe that "the flat earth 'theory'" is a psyop to make all other conspiracies look deranged. There is no way people quote KJV as if it was the original text.

  • @khulekanengidi2107
    @khulekanengidi2107 7 днів тому

    Amazing amazing work @RyanReevesM

  • @tobyncummins
    @tobyncummins 9 днів тому

    And yet you provide no firm empirical proof that the earth is a spinning ball 93 million miles away from the sun… interesting 🤔

  • @ekimsema9497
    @ekimsema9497 9 днів тому

    Matthew 24:4 KJV: And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you. Some (I said SOME) Pentecostalism teachers past & present were and still are false teachers.

  • @nickroberts-xf7oq
    @nickroberts-xf7oq 9 днів тому

    Narcissistic fornicators who highlight others shortcomings, while hiding their own SIN. I've heard some horrendous advice given by pastors to victims of sexual abuse. Not recommended.......

  • @josuemendozanm505
    @josuemendozanm505 10 днів тому

    Catholism is the biggest religious CON ever made up by man!

  • @pattisonpattison3639
    @pattisonpattison3639 13 днів тому

    The Queen James Bible, has made the King James Bible sane.

  • @user-jj7fz2gr5o
    @user-jj7fz2gr5o 15 днів тому

    I remember standing in the old fashioned gospel pews singing old church hymn in central Baptist church in Whitesboro texas 🙏 76273

  • @Jeshua1737
    @Jeshua1737 16 днів тому

    LUKE 21 25--27 GENESIS 1 3 AD Centre Earth Ancients, Roots End Time Shock Value, Words Of God Stimulation

  • @Jeshua1737
    @Jeshua1737 16 днів тому

    HEBREWS--4 12 Luke 19:40 21C Modern Era God's Fixed YEC His, Living Word Record In, Stone

  • @joyf5539
    @joyf5539 17 днів тому

    This is pretty even judgement as a charismatic. I do think you missed that there is prescriptive passage of prophecy in Acts in Peter saying in the last days… and also in 1 Corinthians and throughout Paul’s letters say we should prophecy and and speak tongues. 1 Corinthians shows us there are different gifts “wisdom, knowledge, faith, healing, miracles, prophecy, discerning of spirits, speaking in tongues, and interpretation of tongues. “

  • @frederickritchie6860
    @frederickritchie6860 19 днів тому

    It's hilarious when you meet someone who says that the earth is flat,I definitely know it's round,when you're on a island,you can see it on the horizon,the planet is round 🤣

  • @AnthonyAnthony-tk4ye
    @AnthonyAnthony-tk4ye 21 день тому

    And now you know that evil will always triumph…. because good is dumb. -Dark Helmet

  • @AnthonyAnthony-tk4ye
    @AnthonyAnthony-tk4ye 21 день тому

    “Divorce is a worse result than making the foolish decision in the first place to marry her”…..😜🤣🤣🤣🤣 that is hilarious!!!

  • @ammsgod1764
    @ammsgod1764 24 дні тому

    Dr./Mr. Reeves. Are you still at Gordon Cromwell?

  • @antoninus9560
    @antoninus9560 25 днів тому

    Why do people follow these churches rather than christ?

  • @cindyparkerbiblestudy
    @cindyparkerbiblestudy 27 днів тому

    The Puritans and the Church of England were embroiled in conflict…so KJ called together a conference to work out a solution. A common Bible was suggested.

  • @walkabout16
    @walkabout16 28 днів тому

    It started as subterfuge, when people questioned the moon landings

  • @bryceruppe9260
    @bryceruppe9260 29 днів тому

    "15:1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 15:2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 15:3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 15:4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:" 1 Corinthians 15:1-4. "1:5 To whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. 1:6 I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: 1:7 Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ. 1:8 But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. 1:9 As we said before, so say I now again, if any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed." Galatians 1:5-9. "2:8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 2:9 Not of works, lest any man should boast." Ephesians 2:8-9. "3:23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; 3:24 Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: 3:25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; 3:26 To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus. 3:27 Where is boasting then? It is excluded. By what law? of works? Nay: but by the law of faith." Romans 3:23-27.

    • @bryceruppe9260
      @bryceruppe9260 29 днів тому

      "6:9 Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, 6:10 Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God. 6:11 And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God. 6:12 All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any." 1 Corinthians 6:9-12.

    • @bryceruppe9260
      @bryceruppe9260 29 днів тому

      "But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death." REVELATION 21:8

  • @sharonmashatt4869
    @sharonmashatt4869 Місяць тому

    People want an experience from God more than to experience God by word and sacrament

  • @Ajp12333
    @Ajp12333 Місяць тому

    1 john 5:7 along with other passages that only appear once in the bible ARE quoted and referenced by the ante-nicene fathers which pre date manuscripts used by new translations. 1 john 5:7 Quoted by priscillikian (liber apologeticus) Referenced by Cyprian ( treatise 1, unity of church sec.6) Terrulian ( adversus praxes c.xxv) St. Jerome ( prologue to the canonical epistles) Also Priscillikian says its in johns writing not just repeating the phrase. If i am wrong please explain but this is important.

  • @Vntihero
    @Vntihero Місяць тому

    Catholic the first Church.

  • @vls3771
    @vls3771 Місяць тому

    The fastest way for an adult to be emotionally immature...

  • @jonnymak1079
    @jonnymak1079 Місяць тому

    the whole was Orthodox till ottomins...usa between all the Greeks Etheopians iranian serbs EVERY1 BUT THE 1NS WHO SAY 'black or white" knows about Orthodoxy... people in usa just dont look out of hate...

  • @loolylooly81
    @loolylooly81 Місяць тому

    Thank you for the great work.

  • @johnsmithSongbird
    @johnsmithSongbird Місяць тому

    I find no fault i apostolic church I will be no other

  • @johnsmithSongbird
    @johnsmithSongbird Місяць тому

    I was raised Baptist Ar age 20 i saw acts 2.38 Pentecostal was the teaching of the apostles and the latter day church of acts 2.38 The men and women in 1945 organized to teach preach the gospel of the apostles GY Haywood was one of them I loved reading his book The Pentecostal of 1927 was awesome C P Kilcore 1927 preach acts 2.38 He built over 12 churches baptized more than 10,000 people Pentecostal Really never died Michael Sertveus was one God and acts 2.38 The acts of the apostles grew world wide By 325 a.d there was over million Christians They were not catholic Pentecostal was adopted as the name in 1945 Unsure what if any other name was used by the apostles Church of the living God 1 Timothy 3.15 is the heavenly title I'm happy to be apostolic acts 2.38 I I'm 70 years old

  • @JamesPetrycia-zj7yq
    @JamesPetrycia-zj7yq Місяць тому

    The Pope has altimeter Authority! The Holy Pope took away the Eucharist in June 10, 2013 and closed the Church on May 23, 2014! Mt. 16:19

  • @doug1863
    @doug1863 Місяць тому

    You restarted your channel, don’t leave us hanging Dr Reeves

    • @RyanReevesM
      @RyanReevesM Місяць тому

      Just needed a moment. On my way back

  • @carlwalker3557
    @carlwalker3557 Місяць тому

    Where are “Pentecostals” mentioned in the Bible? Not there, as are some of their practices which make them not the church. How they came about - not by scripture which is not in favor with God.

  • @mueezadam8438
    @mueezadam8438 Місяць тому

    This is all because that golden boy Paris just HAD to whisk away Helen to Troy 😔

  • @realAlbertUrena
    @realAlbertUrena Місяць тому

    Really appreciate you for doing this history lesson

  • @andrewfloyd1549
    @andrewfloyd1549 Місяць тому

    What you left out is the apostolic oneness Pentecostals who still practice holiness and understand that Jesus is the first and last the Almighy. All things were created by him and for him and in him dwells the fullness of The Godhead.

  • @tuppybrill4915
    @tuppybrill4915 Місяць тому

    Nick Needham says that Richard II (of England) married the sister of the king of Bohemia and so Czech students came to Oxford and took back Wycliffe's teachings.

  • @EGSBiographies-om1wb
    @EGSBiographies-om1wb Місяць тому

    This was interesting.

  • @EGSBiographies-om1wb
    @EGSBiographies-om1wb Місяць тому

    Mr Beet recomended this channel.

  • @kensmith5810
    @kensmith5810 Місяць тому

    Years ago I looked up King James life and history, and found 10 pages of his life as a guy man and meney lovers, the Bible he put out had to be done over a fue times, but he had put in it,.when Christ was telling us about the last days,.that, two men will be in bed, one will be taken, and the other left,.?

  • @rebeccajonesy
    @rebeccajonesy Місяць тому

    FishermensCorner sent me here!

  • @EasternOrthodox101
    @EasternOrthodox101 Місяць тому

    Greek is not a misnomer. The bottom line is that the correct full term of our designation is *the eastern Roman Orthodox Church. We are just as Roman as the Catholics, that's what you should have said, and Byzantine is just a modern later invented term for eastern Rome.

  • @JamesNix-gi5zs
    @JamesNix-gi5zs Місяць тому

    Pentecostal is a cult... just like Jehovah witness.... Mormon.... Catholic.... freewill Baptist...7 day Adventist....cult cult false teachings........ Jesus is the door....the only way to heaven

  • @jmdsservantofgod8405
    @jmdsservantofgod8405 Місяць тому

    It doesn’t matter….what matters is that there are 6 billion lost souls on earth! Let’s unite to bring them to Jesus

  • @oriraykai3610
    @oriraykai3610 Місяць тому

    Speaking of tights, why did men stop wearing them? WTF happened that ONLY women ca wear tights now?

  • @deanhyman8622
    @deanhyman8622 Місяць тому

    When I just got saved, I used a KJB, but then I realized I wasn't understanding anything. So I grabbed a dictionary, oh my surprise, the word did not exist in the dictionary... so I move on to an easier to understand version. Long live the king?