Empires: Peter & Paul and the Christian Revolution (2003 TV Movie) User Reviews

Good documentary on two of early Christianity's great leaders

[watrousjames · 9/10 · 23 February 2021]

This a good documentary on the lives of Saints Peter and Paul and how they spread their message of Jesus throughout the Roman Empire. A number of noted New Testament scholars and historians commented throughout the film. They included N.T. "Tom" Wright, John Dominic Crossan, Richard Horsely, Paula Fredriksen, and Amy-Jill Levine. I did question whether Paul's view of Christianity was as divided to Peter and James' view of Christianity as the documentary claimed. Levine, a scholar I admire argues that James and the Jerusalem Church did not accept Paul and his followers' donation. It's possible, but if they really needed the money, which they very well may have, I imagine they would have.