Decoding The Ancients
Saison 1 Épisode 2 - The Messiah Before Jesus
Documentaire
He lived in ancient Israel, he was called the "Good Shepherd", he was killed by the Romans and he rose in three days. But he's not Jesus! Shockingly, an ancient stone tablet that has emerged from the Jordanian antiquities market seems to suggest that there was a dying and rising Messiah before Jesus.
Avec:Simcha Jacobovici
Réalisé par:Simcha Jacobovici
Saison 1
S01:E01 - Nails Of The Cross
In 1990, the tomb of the High Priest Caiaphas - who, according to the Gospels, sent Jesus to the cross - was unearthed in Jerusalem. Along with other artifacts, two Roman nails were recorded in the official excavation report! The nails disappeared, and the tomb has literally been covered up. A dramatic and shocking investigation ensues.
S01:E02 - The Messiah Before Jesus
He lived in ancient Israel, he was called the "Good Shepherd", he was killed by the Romans and he rose in three days. But he's not Jesus! Shockingly, an ancient stone tablet that has emerged from the Jordanian antiquities market seems to suggest that there was a dying and rising Messiah before Jesus.
S01:E03 - Vesuvius & The Fear Of God
It is commonly assumed that the Apostles Peter and Paul spread Christianity across the planet, turning a tiny religious sect into the worlds largest religion. Is this possible? Can two people really have had such global influence?
S01:E04 - The Lost Voyage Of Jesus
There is a quaint perception that Jesus spent his entire ministry - prior to going to Jerusalem where he was crucified - in northern Israel, walking along the shores of a tiny fresh water lake called the "Sea of Galilee". But is this historical reality or theological fantasy?
S01:E05 - Selling Christianity
History tells us that the Roman Emperor Constantine converted to Christianity in the 4th century. But did Christianity conquer Rome or did pagan Rome conquer Christianity?
S01:E06 - The Roman Army's Secret Christians
Christianity is thought of as a religion of peace. But this episode reveals something different. The investigation begins with a mysterious symbol found engraved on an ancient skull. The film then discovers the same symbol on the walls of Roman army barracks.