from jesus to christ - the first christians

The Communities of the Gospels

Historians' approximations of the areas in which each of the four New Testament gospels were used.

Charting the reach of the Roman Empire in Jesus' time

symposium . jesus' many faces . a portrait of jesus' world . storytellers . first christians . why did christianity succeed?
maps, archaeology & sources . discussion . bible history quiz . behind the scenes
teachers' guide . viewers' guide . press reaction .  tapes, transcripts & events

published april 1998

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