The Pearl of Great Price

By Tim Byron

A short daily trip down the lane of Christian History. Looking at the fascinating people and events that have shaped a universal civilisation.... more

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July 24, 2024 July 25 Tim Le Haye, Left Behind & Armegeddon
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Time Le Hayes Left Behind series sold 70 million copies, and is based on a literal interpretation of the Book of Revelation. We look at different schools of eschatology - what will happen at the end of time
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14min
July 23, 2024 July 24 Christina, the Beguines and the Bollandists
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The story of Christina Von Stommeln, the rise of the Beguines and the Bollandists
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10min
July 22, 2024 July 23 Cuba, Castro and the Hurricane Priest
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Fr Benito Vines saved many lives after learning how to recognise and forecast hurricanes. Teaching in the Jesuit College of Belen in Havana, two generations later they were to have an alumnus who would change the course of Cuban history - Fidel Castro
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9min
July 21, 2024 July 22 Mary Magdalene
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The Apostle to the Apostles, we look at how our understanding of her has changed, and why has she captured the imagination so much. Pope Francis has raised her status to a major feast to be celebrated today
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12min
July 20, 2024 July 21 Marcelo Gleiser - Cosmology, wonder and faith
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The humble scientist, a Brazilian Cosmologist who see wonder and curiosity driving our unique minds forward, possibly towards God. Winner of the Templeton Prize and a believer in human-centricism replacing Copernicus' helio-centricism
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10min
July 19, 2024 July 20 Buzz Aldrin takes communion on the moon
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We look at the famous first moon landing, and how Aldrin chose to mark it privately by taking communion. Why did it remain private and what happened previously in Apollo 8 that made Nasa skittish about religion
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9min
July 18, 2024 July 19 The Great Fire of Rome, Peter & Paul Executed
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Today we remember how the Great Fire of Rome started near the Circus Maximus destroying most of the city. The fire spread with the help of groups who later claimed to be acting under orders. Nero blamed the Christians and unleashed a persecution that killed Peter & Paul
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9min
July 17, 2024 July 18 Birmingham City
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Birmingham City was founded in 1875 by 6 choirboys from Holy Trinity Church - this is their story and that of their popular vicar who ended up in jail
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8min
July 16, 2024 July 17 Matteo Ricci & the Oldest Newspaper in China
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Today we look at how an influential Manchu bannerman converted to Christianity after his fiancé was cared for in a hospital by the Sisters of Mercy. Ying Lianzhi founded a university and the oldest Chinese Newspaper, after reading the writings of Matteo Ricci.
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10min
July 15, 2024 July 16 Innocent III, Papal hard power & unlikely reform
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Innocent III was one of the most consequential popes of medieval times. Not frightened to use papal hard power, he also left a surprising legacy of reform
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11min

FAQs about The Pearl of Great Price:

How many episodes does The Pearl of Great Price have?

The podcast currently has 384 episodes available.