The first three centuries were decisive for Christianity. The very existence of the church itself was threatened by powerful opponents who wanted to destroy it. These programs go to the locations and use dramatic re-creations to bring you close to the early believers.

A great attendance builder, this series has proven to be especially popular for small groups, Bible studies, and Sunday school. The support material is designed so that lay people can effectively and comfortably lead a group through this fascinating period of church beginnings.

Highlights from the 6 programs:
1. Foundations: How did it all begin, and what happened to the twelve apostles?
2. Spread: The Word was for all. An impossible task. How did they bring their message to the world?
3. Accusations: Believers were subject to many charges, some outrageously false and others true. How did they answer them?
4. Persecutions: The mightiest empire in history outlawed and persecuted the believers. What happened and why?
5. Testimony: A close-up look at heroes who would pay with their lives rather then deny their faith
6. Transition: Constantine granted the church legality and favor. Was this a bane or blessing? Why did the church succeed?

This Complete Package Includes:

1. Six half-hour video programs
2. Full color companion book
3. Leader's guide
4. Reproducible student worksheets
5. Program scripts

For more information, visit Christian History Institute.

Time: 3 hrs | Production Year: 1990

Editorial Reviews:

Libraries Alive, Fall 2006

Previously known as From Christ to Constantine, this 1990 video series is now available as a three hour DVD. Going to the locations for dramatic re-enactments of events, we learn what the early believers encountered as they testified and spread the church. The six 30-minute programs are: Foundations, Spread, Accusations, Persecutions, Testimony, and Transition. This complete curriculum package is designed so that lay people can lead a study group as they view and discuss our early church history. The complete boxed package includes: six 30-minute videos programs (1 DVD and 2VHS tapes), leaders guide, reproducible study worksheets, an excellent companion book, and issue of Christian History magazine on the persecution of the early church, six issues of Glimpses, and scripts.