Ancient Roads from Christ to Constantine

The compelling six-hour series THE ROAD FROM CHRIST TO CONSTANTINE charts Christianity's evolution from a small movement to the largest religion in the world, with more than two billion followers. Host Jonathan Phillips, an author and distinguished history professor at Royal Holloway, University of London, journeys into the fascinating world of the early Christians to explore the faith's long struggle and triumph against the odds. He recounts some of Christianity's pivotal moments at the actual locations where they unfolded, including Bethlehem (site of Jesus' birth), Judea (where Jesus preached) and Rome (where Emperor Constantine the Great embraced the faith as his own), among others. Phillips' entertaining and enlightening 12,000-mile odyssey through seven countries in Europe, Northern Africa and the Middle East brings the rich history of Christianity to life. Along the way, he meets experts who have devoted their lives to the study of this important historical period.

Sun, Jun 2 10:30 A.M. Birth of a Faith     NHPBS (11.1)

The series begins in Bethlehem and travels throughout the Holy Land.

Sun, Jun 2 11:30 A.M. The Great Missionary     NHPBS (11.1)

Meet the man whose transformation is one of the most compelling in history, the Apostle Paul.

Sun, Jun 2 12:30 P.M. Age of the Apostles     NHPBS (11.1)

Travel with Jonathan Phillips on Paul's third and final missionary journey as the Apostolic Age comes to an end.

Sun, Jun 9 10:30 A.M. From Apocalypse to Heresies     NHPBS (11.1)

In this episode, the city of Jerusalem is rocked by war.

Sun, Jun 9 11:30 A.M. Pagans and the Cult of Martyrs     NHPBS (11.1)

Host Jonathan Phillips treks to North Africa to tell the story of Perpetua, a young Christian martyr, whose extraordinary story still resonates today.

Sun, Jun 9 12:30 P.M. Constantine     NHPBS (11.1)

In the final episode, host Jonathan Phillips explains how Rome exerted its fullest effort to eradicate Christianity.


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