Write about the shape, direction and diversity of Christianity in the first three centuries. How does it migrate away from Judaism, yet preserve much of its tradition and theology? How do the Persecutions impact the development of Christianity? How big were the early communities, where were they located, and how did they practice their faith? What does the Roman Empire do to eventually change the direction of Christianity? (one of the Part II segments 8,9,10,11,12 of the online version or one from Part II of the video version: The First Followers and Building the Church also Part IV Pliny the Younger, Crime to be a Christian, Defining Christianity, Rule of the Emperor Decius, The Cross.)

7. Choose one of the following movies or videos, view it and comment upon it using some of the historical and critical methods applied in the From Jesus to Christ series.

Jesus & Paul (Documentary)              The Robe (Early Christian, old classic)  

The Passion of the Christ                    The Last Temptation of Christ   

Quo Vadis (early Christian, old, classic)                     Ben Hur (2016)

In Search of Paul                                Life of Bryan (Monty Python’s parody)                     

Essays for weeks 4 through 7 are due by Monday November 21st  (11:59 p.m.)         

You should send them directly to the professor through Blackboard. Please attach the 4 weeks of essays (12 total essays) in a single Microsoft Word file using the Assignment Submission tab within the Assignment section of the Blackboard menu. Be sure to number your questions, put them in order, and identify the week. Don’t forget to include your sources or bibliography.

Please submit all questions together in one attachment. Do not create an attachment or folder for each question or week. Number them, separate them by week and put all 4 weeks in one signle attachment.