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Christianity: The First 1000 Years

1998
Documentary

The incredible story of the people who, despite persecution, grew Christianity from an obscure movement to one of the world's largest religions.

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Production

FilmRoos Productions

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

November 29, 1998

Last Aired

November 29, 1998

Networks

A&E

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
No providers available for this region.
Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
E1
Episode 1
Air date: 1998-11-29
E2
Episode 2
Air date: 1998-11-29
E3
Episode 3
Air date: 1998-11-29
E4
Episode 4
Air date: 1998-11-29

Cast

Ossie Davis

Ossie Davis

Himself - Narrator

Ruby Dee

Ruby Dee

Herself - Narrator

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