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  • Jesus' Many FacesJesus' World The StorytellersThe First ChristiansChristianity Success

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    Recovering the Material World of the Early Christians
    In this essay, New Testament scholar Marianne Bonz explores the difficulties and challenges facing historians trying to piece together the world of ancient Christianity from fragmentary archaeological and literary evidence.

    Physical Evidence of the Crucifixion
    Archaeological discoveries offer new information about the Roman practice of crucifixion.

    symposium . jesus' many faces . a portrait of jesus' world . storytellers . first christians . why did christianity succeed?
    maps, archaeology & sources . discussion . bible history quiz . behind the scenes
    teachers' guide . viewers' guide . press reaction .  tapes, transcripts & events

    published april 1998

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