What did Jerusalem look like in the 1st century? Who were the Jews of that time, and what did the Samaritans believe?
Fr. Ludovic Nobel, a biblical scholar and Superior General of the Missionaries of Bethlehem, presents historical, geographical, and cultural elements from the time of Jesus to enrich our understanding of the biblical text.
This series was created in collaboration with the YouTube channel of the Catholic Church of the Canton of Fribourg (Switzerland) in January 2023.
This series of 7 videos explores in depth the sacrament of baptism as it is presented in the New Testament.
From its roots in the Old Testament, through the story of John the Baptist and Jesus, we follow the key stages in the evolution of this sacrament up to the theology of baptism developed by the apostles Paul and John.
We discover how this fundamental rite took shape and became integrated into early Christian practice.
In this series, we talk about Saint Paul, a pivotal figure in Christianity. To get to know him better, we offer you a series of 7 episodes.
Through these videos, we will ask the question: Who was Paul? We will delve into his conversion, an encounter that transformed his life. For whom did he become an apostle? And why does he claim this title?
We will follow Paul on his missionary journeys up to his imprisonment in Rome and explore his passionate correspondence.
Compared to the Synoptic Gospels — Matthew, Mark, and Luke — the Gospel of John surprises and even stands out. It gives Jesus a solemn, sometimes mysterious language that intrigues and fascinates. Since the early Church, this Gospel has sparked controversy, particularly due to its use by some Gnostic circles, which made it suspect in the eyes of many believers. Saint Augustine already noted that while the Synoptics focus on Jesus’ actions and ethical teachings, John, like an eagle soaring to the heavens, sheds light on Jesus’ divinity. It’s a unique Gospel, unlike the others, not following the same structure. In this video series, we invite you to explore this fascinating Gospel. We will start with an introduction before diving into an analysis of key passages to uncover its profound theological and spiritual depth.
From February 3 to 15, 2025, a group from Switzerland embarked on an exceptional journey through Colombia, combining spiritual exploration with cultural immersion. Organized by Pèlerinages Bibliques Romands (PBR) by Ad Gentes, the pilgrimage was led by Fr. Ludovic Nobel. The SMBs and Colombia Over 70 years ago, the first Missionaries of Bethlehem began their ministry in Colombia, serving a local Church with five centuries of history. In the 1950s, as the Society sought new mission fields after its expulsion from China, a request came from the Archdiocese of Popayán. At first, the SMBs hesitated to respond. This was not what they considered a “true mission” in a land of first evangelization. But the reality they encountered quickly changed their minds. While the population was nominally Catholic, religious knowledge was limited and often intertwined with superstition. Churches and presbyteries existed but were in disrepair, and religious life revolved mainly around […]
From September 20 to 22, 2025
