#Secrets of the bible discovery channel series

#Secrets of the bible discovery channel series

The Science Channel premiered a new series tonight (Sunday) called 'Biblical Conspiracies.' One of the episodes was titled 'Nails of the Cross.' The description from the Science website: 'Two nails were discovered in the tomb of the High Priest Caiaphas who, according to the gospels, sent Jesus to the Romans, who then sent him to the cross. After reading Joe’s note below, click on the image to the right to see a couple of back to back trailers of the show. King's introduction to her book.Ripped from the pages of speculative sensationalism Highly Recommended. Also visit our Gospel of Mary Magdalene page, where we have more information on the Gospel of Mary and a preview excerpt from Dr. Included is a superb introduction along withĮxtensive commentary on the text and its implications for modern Incorporates translations of the ancient Coptic Gospel of Mary discovered in 1896, along with the two small third-century Greek fragments of the text found at Karen King is the best authoritative edition available.

The Gospel of Mary Magdalene is one the most surprisingĪnd delightful of the rediscovered Gnostic texts. This excellent new printĮdition of the Gospel of Mary of Magdala by the widely respected scholar 'definitive', we agree this is the best introductory Subtitle claims it to be: 'The definitive collection of mystical gospelsĪnd secret books about Jesus of Nazareth'. Succinct, accurate and highly readable new translations. Has now published - Meyer presents twelve key Gnostic 'gospels' in In this new collection - the best of several that he Himself as a singularly talented translator and commentator on Gnostic Over the last three decades Prof. Meyer has distinguished Recommendation for readers beginning their exploration of the Gnostic Gospels of Jesus, edited by Marvin Meyer, is our top It includes interviews with Giles Quispel, Hans Jonas, Elaine Pagels, June Singer, and many other notable scholars of Gnostic tradition. Recorded in 1987, the video quality of this film is below current standards, but the content and production is excellent. The fourth and final episode of the production offers an extended section on modern Gnosis this episode is centered on interviews with Rosamonde Ikshvàku Miller, Gnostic bishop of the Ecclesia Gnostica in northern California. (Churton published a companion book to the series, titled The Gnostics.) Each of the four parts is about 50 minutes long. This four part 1987 documentary was produced by Border Television (UK), and was written by Tobias Churton.

(Produced for Border Television - UK - hosted by YouTube) It is gives a balanced overview of the tradition of Mary of Magdala in Gnositc tradition. This documentary was produced for the Discovery Channel, and features several distinguished scholars explaining the story of Mary Magdalene, as amplified by the Nag Hammadi library and other recently discovered ancient Gnostic records.

(Produced by Discovery Channel - hosted by YouTube) (More information and program notes available at the BBC web site). Jones dresses in beads and jeans - and not clerical collar - for the entire show.) Take time to sit down and watch all of this video. This is an entertaining and educational introduction to the Gnostic Gospels it is both well researched and nicely produced, with extensive location filming in Egypt. The focus is principally on the Gnostic texts found at Nag Hammadi.

Gnostic and Related Material: Nag Hammadi Library Gnostic Scriptures Valentinus &Ĭollection Polemical Works Christian Apocrypha Corpus Hermeticum Manichaean Writings Mandaean Writings Cathar Writings Alchemical Writings Modern Gnostic Texts Dead Sea ScrollsĪ ninety minute long BBC video documentary (released in 2008, and available on YouTube) which follows the personal quest of Anglican priest Pete Owen Jones to understand the many ancient Christian texts that didn't make it into the New Testament. Gnostic Society Library: The Lost Gospels (BBC Documentary)