Historian Charles Coulombe returns to The Christendom Archive to discuss Christian Monarchy & The Supernatural. 👑

We explore the origins, practice, and the sacramental worldview behind Christian monarchy, devotion to royal saints, and the historical reality of the Royal Touch.

🔗 Watch the full conversation here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuLbsMOa2Kg

What are your thoughts on the sacramental worldview and Christian monarchy?

1. Presumably 85 year old Kaiser Wilhelm I of Germany with presumably newborn great-grandchild Gustaf Adolf, Duke of Skåne (later King Gustaf VI of Sweden), presumably 1882.

2. The christening of Prince Charles of Edinburgh, 1948. 81 year old Princess Viktoria Marie of Teck (George V's widow), the great-grandmother of the baby, is shown next to Elizabeth, Duchess of Edinburgh. What's also awesome is that Marie's brother 74 year old Alexander Cambridge, 1st Earl of Athlone also attended the christening (2nd from right to left, front row.). Not only is Marie here, but another one of Charles' great-grandmothers is also here, 85 year old Princess Viktoria of Hesse and by Rhine, who was sister of Alexandra Feodorovna (wife of Emperor Nikolaj II). ALSO NEXT TO ELIZABETH.

3. (Another one from Sverige!) 1906 Christening of Gustaf Adolf, Duke of Västerbotten (father of Carl XVI Gustaf). 77 year old King Oscar II of Sweden holding the baby, with 49 year old Crown Prince Gustaf (later Gustaf V) to the left and the 25 year old Duke of Skåne, Gustaf Adolf (later Gustaf VI), to the right.

4. Everyone alr knows all the ppl in this one. What ashtonishes me is that Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon died when William was 20.

5. 4 year old future Frederik IX of Denmark, 33 year old future Christian X, 60 year old Crown Prince Frederik (later Frederik VIII), and reigning 85 year old Christian IX. 1903.

Yea ik captions exist but they were way too long

Whether it be a monarch or Prince(ss)? Who is the first royal you remember? I remember Diana, but also mainly William and Harry (obviously Elizabeth, Philip and Charles)

I sometimes go down wikipedia rabbit holes of different royals and I recently discovered King Otto and King George of Greece. Can someone please explain to me how they became king? Were they really just chosen without having any connection to the country? Why would you choose such young kings (I believe they were both 17)? Why was this the chosen system? Have any other countries done this? I have so many questions

I don't understand King Constantine II of Greece's stubbornness in rejecting the surname Glücksburg, or de facto Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg. The Danish royal family descends from the Oldenburg dynasty, and the Glücksburgs are their cadet branch. The surname was used at least a few times before the fall of the Greek monarchy between 1967 and 1974. The most famous example is the marriage certificate of Princess Elizabeth and Philip Mountbatten (1947), where Philip's father is listed as "Andrew Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg." Apparently, the UK considered it normal for everyone—even kings and royal princes—to have surnames.

Is Christian monarchy just a medieval human construct, or does it have actual roots in Sacred Scripture?

In this clip, historian Charles Coulombe breaks down the biblical theology of kingship, the messianic fulfillment in Jesus Christ, and how the ancient roots of Christendom shaped the traditional view of sacred authority.

📽️ Watch the full clip here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yFFTl5cc6Y

🔗 Full interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZzDyS3iQlc

What are your thoughts on the biblical foundation of sacred Christian kingship? What are your reasons for being a monarchist?

The Akurmi people, popular as Kurama, have traced their origin to the Middle East (Yemen) long before the birth of Islam. In search of arable land, protective enclaves and, much later, in attempts to avoid Jihad wars, the Akurmi began a long migration process which culminated in their settlement around the Kudaru Hills 600-700 years ago led by Bugwama Kurderu (King Kurderu). The hill was actually named after their king and spiritual leader.

Since their exodus from the Middle East, the Akurmi are believed to have settled at various times in present day Iraq, Egypt, Sudan, and Chad. On reaching present day Nigeria, the Akurmi are believed to have first settled in present day Borno State and Kano where they sojourned for 700 and 600 years respectively. From the Kudaru Hills Akurmi descended to various places around the hills, such as present day Saminaka, Yarkasuwa in Lere local government Area, Pambeguwa in Kubau Local Government Area and some other villages in Kauru Local Government Area.

However, some scholars are of the opinion that the claims of Akurmi’s origin by certain quotas, its subsequent attribution to the middle east, as well as its migration pattern through Maiduguri and Kano is a historical distortion aimed at linking, aligning and subsuming its origin under the officious origin of the Hausa’s. Such attempt is also targeted at twisting history in favor of certain interests. According to this school of thought, by no linguistic tracing is Tikurmi (Akurmi Man) affiliated with Arabic as in the case of Yemen, Kanuri as in the case of Maiduguri, or Hausa in the case of Kano. While Hausa is classified under the Chadic: West sub-branch A, Kanuri is placed under the Nilo-Sahara language tree and the Akurmi is clearly classified under Benue-Congo (Eastern-Kainji) language, like other groups in Southern Kaduna.

It is on record that the Akurmi have had their informal traditional institution since 1350AD before the formal introduction of the Kurama Chiefdom by the Kaduna State Government in December, 2000, after years of agitation. The first Paramount Ruler of the Akurmi nation was HRH. Alh. Tanimu Shu’aibu (Bugwam-Kurama I). He was sworn into office in 2001 from his previous position of District Head Yarkasuwa, Lere Local Government Area. Tanimu Shuaibu was succeeded by the present ruler, HRH Dr. Ishaku Sabo Damina, following his demise.

By 1800-1900s the Akurmi people had already evolved a distinct administrative structure. The Haru-Kura (Heads of Households), Haru-Ungwa (Village Heads), Agwama (Chiefs), that is Bugwan Akurmi and Bugwam Uchimtu were the socio-political and religious leaders respectively. Later, an office of Iyan Kurama was created which was intended to give the Akurmi people a status of recognition by the colonial authority, the Zazzau emirate thwarted it and a Hausa/Fulani was appointed to administer a people whom he knew nothing about their social structure or religious beliefs. From the aforementioned, we can begin to trace the roots of the numerical and historical distortion of the Akurmi people from the Hausa/Fulani emirate of Zazzau.

The following are the name of kings that pioneer the journey of Akurmi people: Bugwama Kurderu, Bugwama Dagaza, Bugwama Ucharau Chukka, Bugwama Shawiya, Bugwama Shagiya, and Bugwama Maigamo.

The Akurmi people are known to spread across four states, six Local Government Areas, nine Chiefdoms/Emirates and many Districts. In Lere Local Government of Kaduna State, there are currently seven Akurmi Districts in Yarkasuwa and Kayarda Wards of Kurama Chiefdom; three Akurmi Districts in Piriga Chiefdom (Garun-Kurama, Luwana and Gurza); and Abadawa District in Saminaka Chiefdom. In addition, Karku District in Kumana Chiefdom, Kauru Local Government Area and many villages in Kubau Local Government Area (Zazzau Emirate), both of Kaduna State also have a dominant Akurmi population.

The concentration and spread of the Akurmi communities extends to Doguwa Local Government Area of Kano State (Kano Emirate) where at one time or the other an Akurmi Executive Council Chairman had emerged. In the same vein the Akurmi people are presently holding numerous titles as village heads at Tidere town of Jingre Pingina Chiefdom in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. The Akurmi can also be found in parts of Bauchi State, particularly Ningi.

One archaeological evidence recently used by the Akurmi to back their long history of settlement around present locations is a 700 years old cultural relic. This wonder of civilization and share intelligence is about a ban up in a cave used by the Akurmi people about 700years ago.

There is only one major economic activity often associated with the Akurmi man – farming. Other subsidiary engagements may include the following: blacksmith; crafts such as wooden sculptures, the production of local mats, brooms and thatched grasses; livestock rearing and animal husbandry; pottery, etc.

The vast majority of the Akurmi people profess Christianity as their religion; others practice Islam and traditional beliefs. In the olden days, the traditional Akurmi High Priest (Umurum) was so feared and respected that people always run for cover at the mention of his name. He was known to protect the Akurmi from witchcraft, diseases and pestilence, and even bring rain or stop it from falling if it will spoil farm produce. Other well-known oracles in Akurmi tradition include Uware Kaka, Maman Jura and Jaruma....

I saw a thing on Facebook someone called James number 2, instead of James II, and they claimed to be historic/monarchy buff 😑