It includes links to some of the stories and material on this web site which expand the. Dec 01, 2004 the path from jesus to christianity is not as straight as we might think. Frontline world is a spinoff program from frontline, first transmitted on may 23, 2002, which was transmitted four to eight times a year on frontline until it was canceled in 2010. They represent a key part of the teaching of jesus, forming approximately one third of his recorded teachings. The first christians are available for online purchase from shoppbs.
An epic sixpart documentary series deciphers the life of jesus through six extraordinary objects associated with his life and death. The four hours explore the life and death of jesus, and the men and women whose belief, conviction. Six relics, with tantalising connections to the real historical jesus, take us on a fascinating and emotional journey from jesus birth to his death. The first christians debuts on dvd with this barebones release that offers a standard fullframe transfer. Tapes, transcripts and soundtrack from jesus to christ. Frontline, pbs newshour and apms marketplace will team up to investigate the. The first christians the story of the life of jesus and the epic rise of christianity. In her exciting book, paula fredriksen answers these questions by placing the various canonical images of jesus within their historical contexts. The first christians dvd av item,how did jesus of nazareth become the christ of the christian tradition. Jesus is love video bumper from rich aguilar on vimeo. According to professor michael white, what is the main problem that scholars face in. The first christians,1 which aired on public broadcasting system pbs stations april 7th and 8th, 1998, was intended to bring the public uptodate with the latest new and controversial historical evidence about jesus and the establishment of the church. White has served as consultant and cowriter, as well as featured in, two pbsfrontline documentaries.
Michael white, one of the worlds foremost scholars on the origins of christianity, provides the complete, astonishing story of how christianity grew from the personal vision of a humble jewish. Dec 16, 2011 i recently watched a significant segment of the 2 hour from jesus to christ. Drawing upon new and sometimes controversial historical evidence and interviews with the. As god in man, jesus foretold this transformation when he said, if i be.
Pbs frontline 2012 cell tower deaths and six billion dollar bet. Its generally pretty good at least what i saw, and draws on scholarly work and commentary. The first christians 4 hours aired in 1998, and the second, apocalypse 2 hours in 2000. Pbs frontline interviews the nations leading new testament scholars, challenging familiar assumptions about the origins of christianity. This frontline series is an intellectual and visual guide to the new and controversial historical evidence which challenges familiar assumptions about the life of jesus and the epic rise of christianity. The origins of the new testament images of jesus yale, 1988, was the basis of the 2part 1998 pbs frontline special, from jesus to christ. I rarely watch this type of programming and generally tune out very quickly. This video contains content from pbs, who has blocked it in your country on grounds.
It is not explained in high academic language where one will not know what the professors are saying. The first christians is a 4hour pbs documentary about the latest research on the origins of christianity. From the team that created from jesus to christ, this twohour frontline special journeys back more than 2500 years to unravel the origins of the book of revelation and how its apocalyptic expectations have shaped our history. He is the author or coauthor of seven books, editor of four volumes and collected essays, and author of twentysix articles.
From jesus to christianity how four generations of visionaries storytellers created the new testament and christian. Drawing upon new and sometimes controversial historical evidence, the series transports viewers back two thousand years to the time. Last days of jesus dvd,based on a new interpretation of contemporary historical events in rome, last days of jesus peels back thousands of years of tradition, to explore how dramatic political events in rome could have played a crucial role in shaping jesus destiny, and to examine an extraordinary political alliance that altered the course of history. Removed somewhat from preconceived and prescribed religious interpretations, from jesus to christ is pbs frontline s attempt to explain in laymans terms the current state of historical scholarship concerning a man named jesus of nazareth who probably lived 2000 years ago and whose name and story would eventually be the basis of a worldwide. The four hours explore the life and death of jesus, and the men and women. Pbs announces news, documentary and digital programming for. Aug 24, 1988 paula fredriksens title, from jesus to christ, might at first glance seem to suggest a systematic christological study, but this is not the case. Watch frontline episodes online season 16 1998 tv guide. The series is part of the frontline program and is entitled from jesus to christ, the first christians. Gerhard is an emmy award winner for his work on jesus christ superstar. From the team that created from jesus to christ, this twohour frontline special journeys back more than 2500 years to unravel the origins of the book of revelation and how its apocalyptic expectations have shaped our history and our world. Christians place high emphasis on these parables, since they are the words of jesus, they are believed to.
The story of the life of jesus and the epic rise of christianity. The four hours explore the life and death of jesus, and the men and women whose belief, conviction, and martyrdom created the religion we now know as christianity. A short critique concerning the pbs documentary, frontline. History documentary hosted by will lyman, published by pbs broadcasted as part of pbs frontline series in 1998 english narration cover informationhow did jesus of nazareth become the christ of the christian tradition. Tvguide has every full episode so you can stayuptodate and watch your favorite show frontline anytime, anywhere.
Instead fredriksen provides an unorthodox approach to the history of christian origins and the various portrayals of the character of jesus of nazareth. Since it began in 1983, frontline has been airing publicaffairs documentaries that explore a wide scope of the complex human experience. The pbs series from jesus to christ is detailed, scholarly and backed up with commentary from many leading scholars. His group has just lost the local battle of the boy bands, he cant seem to finish high school or keep track of money, and his widower father is fed up with his inertia. The first christians dvd,how did jesus of nazareth become the christ of the christian tradition. Pbs announces news, documentary and digital programming for election 2016.
Apr 03, 2017 this film sheds new light on jesuss final days, who was caught up in a political power play hatched by two of the most powerful men in the roman world. There are no supplemental materials of any consequence. Christianity podcasts downloads on itunes apple podcasts. From jesus to christ the first christians frontline pbs. Watch it online or buy the dvd i thought it was excellent, though i was disappointed that pbs did not interview any conservative scholars the ones who take the magical stories of the new testament as historical fact. The four hours explore the life and death of jesus, and the men and women whose belief, conviction, and martyrdom created. Pbss live from lincoln center goes behind the scenes of the tony. Thank you for your interest in free media from the gospel of christ.
In scripting jesus, michael white, famed scholar of early christian history, reveals how the gospel stories of jesus were never meant to be straightforward historical accounts, but rather were scripted and honed as performance pieces for four different audiences with four different theological agendas. The first christians is allelulia, one of the most popular and beloved songs written. We are currently limiting our dvdcd requests to 5 dvds andor 5 cds, however, there are no limits to digital downloads. We have made all of our videos available to you to order free of charge in both digitial downloads as well as dvd format. Dec 22, 2016 pbs frontline interviews the nations leading new testament scholars, challenging familiar assumptions about the origins of christianity. Is the fda too cozy with the industry it regulates. This frontline series is an intellectual and visual guide to the new and controversial historical evidence which challenges familiar assumptions about the life of jesus and the epic rise of. In the reverse of what we expect from tv, jesus is exciting not for its visuals, which look like stock shots of the holy land, but for its lively. A mericas pbs television public broadcasting system viewer and tax supported is currently broadcasting a seductive, but dangerously inaccurate film series about jesus christ and the early church. Unlike many documentaries on jesus, which are little more than exercises in evangelical apologetics largely aimed at christian. He is ronald nelson smith chair in classics and christian origins, and. The first christians that premieres tomorrow night on the pbs program frontline. White served as cowriter and principal historical adviser to pbs for two historical documentaries produced by frontline and wgbh boston. The crucifixion and resurrection transformed the religious and political leader jesus into the redeeming figure of christ.
And why did the early christian communities develop different theological images of jesus. This twopart series transports viewers back 2,000 years to the time and place where jesus of nazareth once lived and preached and challenges familiar assumptions and conventional notions about the origins of christianity. Frontline presents the epic story of the rise of christianity. The title of your program, from jesus to christ, reveals the disinterested perspective that dominates that jesus was changed into christ after he died, not that he was the christ all along. He has worked on location around the world shooting and directing feature films and documentaries. Now, for the easter season, frontline, which we usually associate with highclass documentary muckraking, presents april 6 and 7 from jesus to christ. Regional credits include watch pbs and thirteen video, including nature, frontline. Frank speaks with michael white, principal advisor for a new documentary series from jesus to christ. View in itunes nothing comes easily to santiago teen jesus. As he did as a featured presenter in two awardwinning pbs frontline documentaries from. Pdf from jesus to christianity how four generations of.
The reason is that i find most of what i see mired in either a constant plea for money or in what i consider to be a mistaken interpretation of bible truth. Frontline discusses jesus ministry, the circumstances of his crucifixion, and social and religious problems facing early churches. The english soundtrack is rendered in dolby digital surround. The first christians, which follows christianitys riseand its deepening rift with judaisminto the second century. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app.
From waco and littleton to y2k and global warming, as the millennium approaches, we are bombarded by visions of the apocalypse. The first christians softcover book,how did jesus of nazareth become the christ of the christian tradition. The gospels are the focus of part 3 of from jesus to christ. The first christians pax romanaa light to the nations. The four hours explore the life and death of jesus, and the men. Parables of jesus simple english wikipedia, the free. Removed somewhat from preconceived and prescribed religious interpretations, from jesus to christ is pbs frontlines attempt to explain in laymans terms. He is ronald nelson smith chair in classics and christian origins, and director of the institute for the study of antiquity and christian origins, at the university of texas at austin. Frontline explores the life of jesus and the rise of christianity. It focused on issues from around the globe, and used a magazine format, where each hourlong episode typically had three stories that ran about 15 to 20 minutes in length. You can also use this encouraging video at the start of your worship service to set the tone. Theologians will find it well documented, well researched, honest and truthful and easy to understand. The first christians, a fourhour consideration of the development of christianity from jesus birth at nazareth not bethlehem to the ascendancy of the emperor constantine, who enabled.
Download this oneminute video to introduce a sermon series on the amazing love of christ. Michael white who served as chief academic advisor to the frontline series from jesus to christ the first christians. And experiencehe is the author of from jesus to christianity and has been featured in and co written two award winning pbs frontline. Watch fulllength episodes of pbs documentary series frontline for free. The same holds true for this one from jesus to christ.
As pbs premier public affairs series, frontline s stature is reaffirmed each week through incisive documentaries covering the scope and complexity of the human, social and political experience. Majmore about jesus digital downloads the gospel of christ. Drawing upon new and sometimes controversial historical evidence, the series transports the viewer back two thousand years to the time and place where jesus of nazareth once lived and preached and challenges familiar assumptions and conventional notions. Pbs frontline from jesus to christ the first christians. Last days of jesus was produced by blink films, associated producers ltd. Falsettos live from lincoln center download the natural calm. Notes on the music in the prologue and soundtrack of the series. The hymn sung in the opening prologue of the series from jesus to christ. The first christians tells the epic story of the rise of christianity. Discussion frontline invites you to contribute your thoughts on from jesus to christ and the historical evidence which is yielding new understandings about the origins of christianity. Boyd estus is a director of photography and producerdirector in the motion picture industry whose credits include the academy awardwinning the flight of the gossamer condor, the academy awardnominated eight minutes to midnight, and many emmywinning television programs.
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