Birth of Christianity

Name: Birth of Christianity
Released: 2004-04-03T00:00:00.000Z

TV Show · Documentary · History

Explore the AD 30-150 advent of Christianity within Judaism, highlighting the disputes and efforts for Israel's salvation among early protagonists.

2004 · 52m

EPISODE 1

Jesus After Jesus

Jesus' crucifixion and later rise of Christianity raise questions about his divinity, Church creation, and Peter's role as his successor.
EPISODE 2

James, Jesus' Brother

James as successor, Jesus' siblings, virginity of Mary, and family skepticism are explored in early years of discipleship.
EPISODE 3

A Kingdom That Doesn't Come

Disciples' expectations, hopes after Jesus' death, the kingdom's nature, resurrection belief, and return of Jesus are examined.
EPISODE 4

Family Quarrel

Conflict between Hebrews and Hellenists, Stephen's martyrdom, and its impact on the movement's expansion are explored in Jerusalem.
EPISODE 5

Paul, the Apostate

Paul's conversion, his role as an apostle, and his self-perception as the lowest are examined in relation to the New Testament.
EPISODE 6

Council of Jerusalem

Coexistence challenges, the circumcision debate, and Paul's opposition to Peter and James are discussed in the Jerusalem assembly.