Ancient Roads from Christ to Constantine

The compelling six-hour series THE ROAD 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 against the odds. He recounts some of Christianity's pivotal moments at the actual locations where they unfolded, including Bethlehem (site of Jesus' birth), Judea (where Jesus preached) and Rome (where Emperor Constantine the Great embraced the faith as his own), among others. Phillips' entertaining and enlightening 12,000-mile odyssey through seven countries in Europe, Northern Africa and the Middle East brings the rich history of Christianity to life. Along the way, he meets experts who have devoted their lives to the study of this important historical period.

Wed, Apr 9 1:00 P.M. Birth of a Faith     NH Explore (11.2)

The series begins in Bethlehem and travels throughout the Holy Land.

Wed, Apr 9 2:00 P.M. The Great Missionary     NH Explore (11.2)

Meet the man whose transformation is one of the most compelling in history, the Apostle Paul.

Wed, Apr 16 1:00 P.M. Age of the Apostles     NH Explore (11.2)

Travel with Jonathan Phillips on Paul's third and final missionary journey as the Apostolic Age comes to an end.

Wed, Apr 16 2:00 P.M. From Apocalypse to Heresies     NH Explore (11.2)

In this episode, the city of Jerusalem is rocked by war.

Sun, Apr 20 11:00 A.M. Birth of a Faith     NHPBS (11.1)

The series begins in Bethlehem and travels throughout the Holy Land.

Sun, Apr 20 12:00 P.M. The Great Missionary     NHPBS (11.1)

Meet the man whose transformation is one of the most compelling in history, the Apostle Paul.

Sun, Apr 20 1:00 P.M. Age of the Apostles     NHPBS (11.1)

Travel with Jonathan Phillips on Paul's third and final missionary journey as the Apostolic Age comes to an end.

Sun, Apr 20 2:00 P.M. From Apocalypse to Heresies     NHPBS (11.1)

In this episode, the city of Jerusalem is rocked by war.

Sun, Apr 20 3:00 P.M. Pagans and the Cult of Martyrs     NHPBS (11.1)

Host Jonathan Phillips treks to North Africa to tell the story of Perpetua, a young Christian martyr, whose extraordinary story still resonates today.

Sun, Apr 20 4:00 P.M. Constantine     NHPBS (11.1)

In the final episode, host Jonathan Phillips explains how Rome exerted its fullest effort to eradicate Christianity.

Wed, Apr 23 1:00 P.M. Pagans and the Cult of Martyrs     NH Explore (11.2)

Host Jonathan Phillips treks to North Africa to tell the story of Perpetua, a young Christian martyr, whose extraordinary story still resonates today.

Wed, Apr 23 2:00 P.M. Constantine     NH Explore (11.2)

In the final episode, host Jonathan Phillips explains how Rome exerted its fullest effort to eradicate Christianity.


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