Who Was Good King Wenceslas? The History Behind the Carol

from Fresh Ground Theology · host Nate Labadorf

In this final Christmas episode of the year, Nate and David pour one last festive cup—pumpkin spice creamer, herbal tea, and Ethiopian roast—and turn their attention to the story behind one of the most mysterious Christmas carols: “Good King Wenceslas.” They trace the real-life history of Saint Wenceslaus of Bohemia, the 10th-century Christian ruler whose […] The post Who Was Good King Wenceslas? The History Behind the Carol appeared first on Fresh Ground Theology.

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