The First Account of How Eight World Cultures Viewed Jesus Christ Each culture of the world has created its own expression of Jesus. These experiences sprang from ancient Israel, the Roman Empire, the Mediterranean, as wel... more »l as Russia, Asia, Africa and the Americas. This is the comprehensive chronicle of how Christianity came to billions around the globe. Jesus in the Roman Empire - In Palestine, a faith is born filling the hearts, minds and souls of humankind. Apostles Peter and Paul led believers to become martyrs, monks, philosophers and finally emperors. Narrated by Mike Farrell. Jesus in Early Europe - Despite the darkness of the Middle Ages, the growth and success of the Church can be attributed to individual men and women, like Francis of Assisi and Hildegard of Bingen, who experienced Christ in their own ways. Narrated by Joseph Campanella. Jesus in Modern Europe - By the 1500?s, Western Europe was a frenzy of energy, invention, commerce and faith. A new human experience of faith is founded by the words of Luther and the actions of Calvin ? and Protestantism is born. Narrated by Joseph Campanella. Jesus Among the Slavs - When the Prince of Kiev embraced Eastern Christianity, he tied together the beliefs of the Orthodox faith and the country of Russia in a union that continues today. Both the people and their Savior experienced a common suffering that bound them. Narrated by Bob Gunton. Jesus in Latin America - When the Spanish and Portuguese came to Latin America, indigenous societies were annihilated and societies were crushed. In spite of the cruelty, natives embraced the Christian beliefs of their captors. Narrated by Tony Plana. Jesus in North America - America is a direct reflection of Protestant culture ? a social experiment that continues today. This "promised land" absorbed an influx of Catholic believers and now faces a significant new migration ? the Muslims. Narrated by Patricia Heaton. Jesus in Asia - Asia has the lowest percentage of Christians in the world, yet it is home to the world?s largest church. Nowhere has the Christian message has been so persecuted and so welcomed. Narrated by Jane Seymour. Jesus in Africa - Christianity came in the 19th century with legions of missionaries who had limited success at converting souls. Black leaders such as Desmond Tutu and Simon Kimbangu fused the universal message of Jesus with the traditions of African culture, making it the fastest growing region of Christianity in the world. Narrated by Blair Underwood. Extra Feature: Timeline of Christianity from 33 AD to the Present« less
Genres:Special Interests, Documentary Sub-Genres:Religion & Spirituality, Religion Studio:Questar Format:DVD - Color DVD Release Date: 01/21/2003 Release Year: 2003 Run Time: 6hr 0min Screens: Color Number of Discs: 2 SwapaDVD Credits: 2 Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 1 MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated) Languages:English
