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It may just be the biggest political move in human history. The story of a power struggle that saw a small Jewish sect take over the most powerful empire the world had ever seen. Dr Michael Scott is unraveling this epic human drama filled with suspense, political intrigue, brutal religious persecution and sheer luck.

  • 1Continuing to explore the rise of Christianity, Dr Scott learns that the Romans condemned Christians as cannibals and deviants. So why were they so reluctant to put them to death?

Primary Title
  • Jesus: Rise To Power
Secondary Title
  • Martyrs
Date Broadcast
  • Friday 18 April 2014
Start Time
  • 09 : 30
Finish Time
  • 10 : 30
Duration
  • 60:00
Episode
  • 2
Channel
  • National Geographic Channel
Broadcaster
  • Sky Network Television
Programme Description
  • It may just be the biggest political move in human history. The story of a power struggle that saw a small Jewish sect take over the most powerful empire the world had ever seen. Dr Michael Scott is unraveling this epic human drama filled with suspense, political intrigue, brutal religious persecution and sheer luck.
Classification
  • PGR
Owning Collection
  • Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
  • Television
Languages
  • English
Captions
Live Broadcast
  • No
Rights Statement
  • Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Genres
  • Documentary
Hosts
  • Dr Michael Scott (Host)