Empires - Peter & Paul and the Christian Revolution
by Michael Chin, Douglas Cheek, Margaret Koval
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Actor: Salome JensDirector: Douglas Cheek, Margaret Koval, Michael Chin
Brand: Paramount
Cinematographer: Michael Chin
Editor: Douglas Cheek
Writer: Margaret Koval
Producer: Brian Donegan
Producer: Ellen Mulligan
Producer: Greg Diefenbach
Producer: Patricia Aste
Producer: Ron Devillier
Producer: Zakaria Alaoui
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown), Unknown; English (Original Language), Unknown
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 120 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2005-03-08
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: PBS
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Movie Review: Outstanding Analysis of Early Church Growth
Summary: 5 Stars
I first watched this program a year or two ago, and although I thought it was good, I didn't think it was up to the level of an earlier PBS series on early Christianity, From Jesus to Christ. Then, in July 2007, in preparation for teaching some Sunday school classes on the book of Acts, I watched it again. In fact, I watched it several times, and went to the companion web site[..], which has a wealth of interesting material related to the people, events, and geography of the first-century church.
I now realize that this is an extraordinarily good and very carefully crafted explanation of the earliest growth of the church. It may not always be right (the series is at pains to point out that the historical record is very thin and often contradictory), but it is a coherent, consistent, and convincing account of how and why Christianity took root in Palestine and then began to spread across the Roman Empire. I had a good knowledge of the gospels, and a fair understanding of church development from the time of Constantine forward, but I never really understood the period from Jesus' death to the acceptance of Christianity in the 4th century. Luke's account in Acts and Paul's accounts in his letters are not consistent, and neither one provides the historical perspective that can only come with the passage of time. The gospels, of course, were written in the second half of the century, and they reflect where the Christian community was then, rather than how it got there. (Even though intuitively they would seem to predate the emergence of the church, in actuality they came afterwards and probably were written as core narratives for existing groups of believers.)
Although there is not a lot of sizzle or razzle-dazzle in the production, everything is meticulously thought out. If you are interested in really coming to a better understanding of Peter and Paul and the early church, rather than just looking for something entertaining on a religous theme, I don't think you can find anything more serious or historically thorough, or anything on video that will do a better job of deepening your understanding and appreciation of these apostles and their lives.
Summary of Empires - Peter & Paul and the Christian Revolution
Early christianity faced powerful obstactles. But this new faith wouldnt die. With the words of paul and other ancient writers and interviews with contemporary scholars explore how 2 men weathered major disagreements and political persecution to lead one of the most astonishing religious movements. Studio: Paramount Home Video Release Date: 03/08/2005 Run time: 120 minutes Rating: Nr Director: Margaret KovalSimilar DVD Movies
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