Last Days of Jesus, The

Synopsis: For almost two thousand years, the story of Jesus of Nazareth’s final days has been celebrated by Christians the world over. From his triumphant entry into Jerusalem, through to his eventual crucifixion six days later, the key moments have been immortalised in countless films, pieces of music, and works of art. But in recent years, some historians have begun to question inconsistencies in the Gospels’ version of events. Based on archaeological evidence and historical analysis, this documentary peels back the layers of the traditional Gospel narrative to shine a new light on the historical Jesus. It explores key members of the Herodian Dynasty, such as Herod Antipas, the Jewish Governor of Galilea and son of Herod the Great, as well as the main characters in the capital of the Roman Empire, bringing to life a man that has been almost completely erased from history: Lucius Aelius Sejanus, head of the the Praetorian Guard. Leading scholars and authors in the field of classics, religion, history and archaeology explain how the ever-changing political landscape in Rome impacted Jesus’ life.
Language: English (United States)
Country: United States
Year of release: 2017
Year of production: 2017
Subjects: History; Religious studies
Keywords: Christianity; political events; Rome; Jesus of Nazareth (c. 4 BC-33 AD)

Name: Blink Films
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