DCNN relics series
AIR DATE March 1, 2015; a 6- week series.
Visit website: www.cnn.com/shows/finding-jesus
Loved and worshiped by billions, Jesus of Nazareth is, unquestionably, the most famous person of the last 2,000 years. His influence on art, politics, education, literature, music, law, language, philosophy and philanthropy continues to this day. But he left no physical trace.
Or did he?In Finding Jesus: Faith, Fact, Forgery Part, we discover fascinating new insights into the historical Jesus, utilizing the latest state-of-the-art scientific techniques and archaeological research. Part documentary exploring the marvellous and mysterious artifacts emanating from the world of the Bible, the series is also a thrilling and emotional drama, examining the Gospel characters and stories connected to these artifacts – the baptism, the betrayal, the Passion, the Resurrection and after.Along the way we investigate the value and authenticity of six objects which could shed new light on Jesus – the Shroud of Turin, relics venerated as part of the True Cross, the Gospel of Judas, relics believed to be of John the Baptist, and the Gospel of Mary.
