The Rise of Christianity in a Roman World 40-300 CE

Video and Podcast Links

“Saint John the Baptist: From Birth to Beheading”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGiPM2dd940

The National Gallery, London shows some of the most famous artistic depictions of John the Baptist.


“Hinton St Mary Mosaic”
http://www.bbc.co.uk/ahistoryoftheworld/objects/VfupdXVjTM6crACGDU-6uA

This podcast discusses one of the earliest images of Christian persecution. Download to Listen to the Podcast.

 

Web Links

 

PBS Frontline: From Jesus to Christ
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/religion/maps/primary/

PBS Frontline includes a series of primary sources for their series, From Jesus to Christ.


Roman Pantheon
https://www.rome.info/pantheon/

A guide to the Pantheon, Rome’s famous building which was built in 126 CE.

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