CNN Presents: After Jesus – The First Christians uses “The Last Supper,” by Philippe de Champaigne (1602-1674) to bring Jesus and his followers to life in three-dimensional art-to-life representations of Biblical and historical events that reveal the origins of Christianity. Louvre/Erich Lessing/Art Resource, NY. |
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CNN Presents: After Jesus – The First Christians uses historical artwork and three-dimensional technology to reveal the complex, violent and surprising world of the first Christians. One of the paintings used in After Jesus is “The Incredulity of St. Thomas” by Benjamin West (1738-1820). Leeds Museums and Galleries, U.K./The Bridgeman Art Library |
Narrated by Liam Neeson, CNN Presents: After Jesus – The First Christians, premieres on Wednesday, Dec. 20, at 7 p.m. The documentary replays on Friday, Dec. 22 at 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.; and on Saturday, Dec. 23, and Sunday, Dec. 24, at 8 p.m. and 12 a.m. All times Eastern. |
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CNN Presents: After Jesus – The First Christians is narrated by Liam Neeson. This special, two-hour documentary on the origins and spread of Christianity premieres on Wednesday, Dec. 20, at 7 p.m. ET. |
CNN Presents: After Jesus – The First Christians brings art to life, using Biblical images that reveal the origins of Christianity. In “The Ascension” by Scala, Jesus’ resurrection and ascension into heaven are depicted. Art Resource, NY. |
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In 1945, near the village of Nag Hammadi in Southern Egypt, a farmer named Muhammad Ali discovered a clay jar with 13 ancient books hidden inside. Although some were later accidentally destroyed, the remaining books have helped scholars to understand the beginnings of Christianity and the development of the religion in some remarkable new ways. |