From Jesus to Christ: The Rise of Christianity
Led by Rev. Steve Edington, UUCN Minister Emeritus

A Study and Discussion Program at the UU Church of Nashua, NH

This is a Synopsis offered by an on-line publication “Just Watch”:

This series tells the epic story of the rise of Christianity. It explores the life and death of Jesus, and the men and women whose belief, conviction, and martyrdom created the religion we now know as Christianity. Drawing upon historical evidence, the series challenges familiar assumptions and conventional notions about Christian origins. Archaeological finds have yielded new understandings of Jesus; class and social status; fresh interpretations have transformed earlier ideas about the identity of the early Christians and their communities. Interviews with twelve New Testament theologians, archaeologists, and historians. The scholars collectively represent a range of viewpoints, diverse faiths, and a shared commitment to introducing new ways of thinking about Christianity to a public audience. They discuss the value in a historical approach to Jesus and the Bible and whether Christian faith can be reconciled with such an approach.