Films for the Humanities (Firm)
Series
Language
English
Description
This program uses footage of the caverns beneath the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and other sacred sites, artwork, and expert commentary to analyze the historicity of Jesus' last days, the political context of 1st century Jerusalem, and the emergence of Christianity as an institution. Jesus' execution, burial of the dead in Jewish tradition, significance of Jesus' tomb, and two millennia of Jerusalem's history are addressed.