National Geographic - Jesus Rise to Power (2013) Part 2 Martyrs
Unraveling an epic human drama filled with suspense, political intrigue, brutal religious persecution and sheer luck – Dr Michael Scott looks at how the religious and political force of Christianity became permanently woven into the fabric of the Roman Empire becoming the official religion of the Roman Empire. This is the story of how, in less than four centuries, the little known cult of Jesus rose from a disparate collection of beliefs into a dynamic, coherent force that would one day dominate the world.
Part 2 Martyrs
Rome’s attempt to stamp out Christianity ends up inspiring it as the cult of martyrdom, with death considered a ‘baptism of blood’, becomes a heroic victory over their oppressors
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