History of the Papacy Podcast

In this episode we take a look at another important part of the religious situation of the 1st century AD: Mystery religions or mystery cults. We will talk about some of the more popular mystery religions and the influence of the mystery religions on early Christianity.You can learn more about the History of Papacy and subscribe at all these great places:http://atozhistorypage.com/email: mailto:steve@atozhistorypage.comhttp://rss.acast.com/historyofthepapacyAgora: www.agorapodcastnetwork.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/historyofthepapacy.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we begin a series on the religious situation in the Roman Empire during the first years of the Christian Movement. We will take a look at the Roman State religion, personal religion and the Cult of Sol Invictus. The early Christian movement did not develop in a vacuum. Instead, it developed in a rich religious and cultural environment. We will look at how the various religions of the time helped shape what Christianity will become.You can learn more about the History of Papacy and subscribe at all these great places:http://atozhistorypage.com/email: mailto:steve@atozhistorypage.comhttp://rss.acast.com/historyofthepapacyAgora: www.agorapodcastnetwork.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/historyofthepapacy.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the History of the Papacy Podcast. In this episode we will look at the monumental first council of the Church, called the Council of Jerusalem or the Apostolic Council. This was a major event in the early Church and would set the Jesus movement on the course to becoming a separate religious movement.You can learn more about the History of Papacy and subscribe at all these great places:http://atozhistorypage.com/email: mailto:steve@atozhistorypage.comhttp://rss.acast.com/historyofthepapacySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the final episode of the Papal Resignation Series. The Papal Conclave of 2013 has wrapped up and there is a new Pope. 700 years another pope resigned, the first Pope to retire. Pope Celestine V was a pious man who found himself in the wrong place at the wrong time. Come join in on a tour of the life and times of Celestine V.You can learn more about the History of Papacy and subscribe at all these great places:http://atozhistorypage.com/email: mailto:steve@atozhistorypage.comhttp://rss.acast.com/historyofthepapacyAgora: www.agorapodcastnetwork.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/historyofthepapacy.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode in the Papal Election Special series, we will take a look at a few of the top contenders to be the next Pope. There are any number of people who could be the next Pope, but we will take a look at some of the Cardinals who are most likely. We will also discuss some of the issues that the next Pope and the Roman Catholic Church face.You can learn more about the History of Papacy and subscribe at all these great places:http://atozhistorypage.com/email: mailto:steve@atozhistorypage.comhttp://rss.acast.com/historyofthepapacyAgora: www.agorapodcastnetwork.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/historyofthepapacy.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we will take a look at the current rules that will be followed for the upcoming 2013 Papal election conclave. This will include the places where the Cardinals will stay and meet and the procedures they will follow during the actual voting. The election of a Pope is an interesting process that has developed and evolved over many centuries.You can learn more about the History of Papacy and subscribe at all these great places:http://atozhistorypage.com/email: mailto:steve@atozhistorypage.comhttp://rss.acast.com/historyofthepapacyAgora: www.agorapodcastnetwork.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/historyofthepapacy.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this mini-episode we will take a brief look at one aspect of the papal conclave. The chant "Veni Creator Spiritus" is sung by the Cardinals as they prepare to elect the next pope. A new episode on the papal election process will be out soon.You can learn more about the History of Papacy and subscribe at all these great places:http://atozhistorypage.com/email: mailto:steve@atozhistorypage.comhttp://rss.acast.com/historyofthepapacyAgora: www.agorapodcastnetwork.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/historyofthepapacy.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the recent resignation of Pope Benedict XVI, we are going to take some time off from the early Church history and focus on this important event in current Church history. This is the first part in a multiple part series on various aspects revolving around the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI. In this first episode, we will take a look at the College of Cardinals.You can learn more about the History of Papacy and subscribe at all these great places:http://atozhistorypage.com/email: mailto:steve@atozhistorypage.comhttp://rss.acast.com/historyofthepapacyAgora: www.agorapodcastnetwork.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/historyofthepapacy.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we will do a brief biographical sketch of St. Paul of Tarsus. We will explore the major impact he had on the early Christian movement. St. Paul's theology will lead us towards the Council of Jerusalem, a major turning point in early Church history.You can learn more about the History of Papacy and subscribe at all these great places:http://atozhistorypage.com/email: mailto:steve@atozhistorypage.comhttp://rss.acast.com/historyofthepapacyAgora: www.agorapodcastnetwork.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/historyofthepapacy.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode. we will look at the major ordained offices of the church and how they relate to the Roman Papacy. We will look at the roles of the deacons, priests and bishops. Like the page and learn more about the History of Papacy and subscribe at all these great places:http://atozhistorypage.com/email: mailto:steve@atozhistorypage.comhttp://rss.acast.com/historyofthepapacyAgora: www.agorapodcastnetwork.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/historyofthepapacy.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.