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Ancient Roads From Christ to Constantine

ANCIENT ROADS 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.

Schedule

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    Ancient Roads From Christ to Constantine: Birth of a Faith: TVSS: Iconic

    Ancient Roads From Christ to Constantine

    Birth of a Faith

    Wednesday
    Dec 24

    1 Hour

    Tracing the life of Jesus from birth to resurrection.
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    Ancient Roads From Christ to Constantine: The Great Missionary: TVSS: Iconic

    Ancient Roads From Christ to Constantine

    The Great Missionary

    Wednesday
    Dec 24

    1 Hour

    Paul's quest to bring the Christian message to Asia and Europe.
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    Ancient Roads From Christ to Constantine: Age of the Apostles: TVSS: Iconic

    Ancient Roads From Christ to Constantine

    Age of the Apostles

    Wednesday
    Dec 24

    1 Hour

    The remaining apostles, except for John, are martyred for their beliefs; Paul and Peter meet their fate in Rome.
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    Ancient Roads From Christ to Constantine: Birth of a Faith: TVSS: Iconic

    Ancient Roads From Christ to Constantine

    Birth of a Faith

    Thursday
    Dec 25

    1 Hour

    Tracing the life of Jesus from birth to resurrection.
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    Ancient Roads From Christ to Constantine: The Great Missionary: TVSS: Iconic

    Ancient Roads From Christ to Constantine

    The Great Missionary

    Thursday
    Dec 25

    1 Hour

    Paul's quest to bring the Christian message to Asia and Europe.
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    Ancient Roads From Christ to Constantine: Age of the Apostles: TVSS: Iconic

    Ancient Roads From Christ to Constantine

    Age of the Apostles

    Thursday
    Dec 25

    1 Hour

    The remaining apostles, except for John, are martyred for their beliefs; Paul and Peter meet their fate in Rome.
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    Ancient Roads From Christ to Constantine: Birth of a Faith: TVSS: Iconic

    Ancient Roads From Christ to Constantine

    Birth of a Faith

    Thursday
    Dec 25

    1 Hour

    Tracing the life of Jesus from birth to resurrection.
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    Ancient Roads From Christ to Constantine: The Great Missionary: TVSS: Iconic

    Ancient Roads From Christ to Constantine

    The Great Missionary

    Thursday
    Dec 25

    1 Hour

    Paul's quest to bring the Christian message to Asia and Europe.
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    Ancient Roads From Christ to Constantine: Age of the Apostles: TVSS: Iconic

    Ancient Roads From Christ to Constantine

    Age of the Apostles

    Thursday
    Dec 25

    1 Hour

    The remaining apostles, except for John, are martyred for their beliefs; Paul and Peter meet their fate in Rome.
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    Ancient Roads From Christ to Constantine: From Apocalypse to the Heresies: TVSS: Iconic

    Ancient Roads From Christ to Constantine

    From Apocalypse to the Heresies

    Thursday
    Dec 25

    1 Hour

    The city of Jerusalem endures war; Patmos Island, where John was exiled, and the cave where he wrote most of Revelation.
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    Ancient Roads From Christ to Constantine: Pagans and the cult of Martyrs: TVSS: Iconic

    Ancient Roads From Christ to Constantine

    Pagans and the cult of Martyrs

    Thursday
    Dec 25

    1 Hour

    The story of Perpetua, a young Christian martyr; places where Christians faced violence because of their beliefs.
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    Ancient Roads From Christ to Constantine: Constantine: TVSS: Iconic

    Ancient Roads From Christ to Constantine

    Constantine

    Thursday
    Dec 25

    1 Hour

    The conversion of Constantine the Great transforms the fortunes of the Christian faith.
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    Ancient Roads From Christ to Constantine: Pagans and the cult of Martyrs: TVSS: Iconic

    Ancient Roads From Christ to Constantine

    Pagans and the cult of Martyrs

    Friday
    Dec 26

    1 Hour

    The story of Perpetua, a young Christian martyr; places where Christians faced violence because of their beliefs.
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    Ancient Roads From Christ to Constantine: Constantine: TVSS: Iconic

    Ancient Roads From Christ to Constantine

    Constantine

    Friday
    Dec 26

    1 Hour

    The conversion of Constantine the Great transforms the fortunes of the Christian faith.
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    Ancient Roads From Christ to Constantine: From Apocalypse to the Heresies: TVSS: Iconic

    Ancient Roads From Christ to Constantine

    From Apocalypse to the Heresies

    Friday
    Dec 26

    1 Hour

    The city of Jerusalem endures war; Patmos Island, where John was exiled, and the cave where he wrote most of Revelation.
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    Ancient Roads From Christ to Constantine: Pagans and the cult of Martyrs: TVSS: Iconic

    Ancient Roads From Christ to Constantine

    Pagans and the cult of Martyrs

    Friday
    Dec 26

    1 Hour

    The story of Perpetua, a young Christian martyr; places where Christians faced violence because of their beliefs.
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    Ancient Roads From Christ to Constantine: Constantine: TVSS: Iconic

    Ancient Roads From Christ to Constantine

    Constantine

    Friday
    Dec 26

    1 Hour

    The conversion of Constantine the Great transforms the fortunes of the Christian faith.
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    Ancient Roads From Christ to Constantine: From Apocalypse to the Heresies: TVSS: Iconic

    Ancient Roads From Christ to Constantine

    From Apocalypse to the Heresies

    Friday
    Dec 26

    1 Hour

    The city of Jerusalem endures war; Patmos Island, where John was exiled, and the cave where he wrote most of Revelation.

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