2011

S1.E1 ∙ Nails of the Cross

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

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.

6.5 /10

S1.E2 ∙ The Messiah Before Jesus

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

He lived in ancient Israel, was called the "Good Shepherd". He was killed by the Romans and he rose in 3 days. But he's not Jesus. Shockingly, an ancient stone tablet that has emerged from the Jordanian antiquities market seems to suggest there was a dying and rising Messiah before Jesus.

7 /10

S1.E3 ∙ Vesuvius and the Fear of God

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

It is commonly assumed that the Apostles Peter and Paul spread Christianity across the planet, turning a tiny religious sect into the world's largest religion. Is this possible? Can two people really have had such global influence?

6.7 /10

S1.E4 ∙ The Lost Voyage of Jesus

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

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?

7.7 /10

S1.E5 ∙ Selling Christianity

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

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?

7.5 /10