‎The Apocalypse - Apple TV

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This series uses cinematic approaches to explore the creation of religion and features fifty scholars whose knowledge spans the 1st to 5th centuries.

Documentary · 2008 · 54 min

Director Gérard Mordillat , Jérôme Prieur

EPISODE 1

The Synagogue of Satan

Study of Apocalypse, Book of Revelation's authorship, context, Christian-Empire relationship, and the enigmatic "synagogue of Satan."

52 min · Jan 1, 2009
EPISODE 2

The Great Fire of Rome

Christianity's rise despite Jesus' crucifixion, origin of "Christians," Nero's accusation, and Revelation's anti-Roman stance.

51 min · Jan 1, 2009
EPISODE 3

The Blood of Martyrs

Examines Christians' impact on Romans in early 2nd century, their arrest response, Ignatius' martyrdom request, differences from Jewish martyrs.

49 min · Jan 1, 2009
EPISODE 4

The Inheritance Battle

Examines Pagan perception of Christians, mutual lack of understanding, purpose of apologies to emperors, Christian-Jewish dialogue, and "True Israel."

53 min · Jan 1, 2009
EPISODE 5

The New Covenant

Explores Christians' need for Christian literature, New Testament's purpose, orthodoxy criteria, Marcion's role, and Christian-Jewish God distinction.

52 min · Jan 1, 2009
EPISODE 6

The Great Heresy

Investigates vanished Christian forms, definition of gnosis, secret revelations, scarcity of traces, and gnosis' threat to the Church.

51 min · Jan 1, 2009

Gérard Mordillat

Director
Jérôme Prieur

Director
Denis Freyd

Producer