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Name: Discovering Paul
Genre: Documentary & Biography
Released: January 1, 1986

TV-NR
1986
1 Season

Discovering Paul is a captivating series that delves into the life and times of the apostle Paul, also known as Saint Paul. The show showcases the historical importance of this Christian saint, who played a pivotal role in the early development of Christianity, and how his teachings and writings have influenced the religion today.

Presented by Total Content Digital, Discovering Paul is a documentary-style show that provides a fascinating insight into the life of Paul through interviews with biblical scholars and theologians, historical accounts, and dramatic reenactments. The series comprises of six 30-minute episodes that cover Paul's life, his journeys, teachings, and his impact on the early church.

The first episode of the series, titled "The Early Life of Paul," focuses on Paul's early years, his upbringing as a devout Jew, and his education under the famous Rabbi Gamaliel. This episode also covers the events that led to Paul's conversion to Christianity on the road to Damascus, after which he became an ardent follower of Christ and one of the most important figures in the history of Christianity.

The second episode, "Paul's Missionary Journeys," explores the extensive travels of Paul as he spread the teachings of Christianity across the Roman Empire. This episode covers the hardships he faced, the numerous conversions he achieved, and the creation of the early Christian communities in various cities.

The third episode, "Paul and the Corinthians," examines the lasting impact that Paul's missionary work had on the Corinthians. This episode also explores some of the challenges that Paul faced in Corinth, such as the opposition from the Jewish community and the inhabitants' adherence to Greek mythology.

The fourth episode, "The Philippians," delves into the unique relationship between Paul and the Philippians. This episode covers Paul's imprisonment in Philippi, his letters to the Philippians, and his eventual release.

The fifth episode, "Paul's Letters," focuses on Paul's literary legacy and the epistles he wrote to various Christian communities. This episode covers some of his most famous letters, such as the Letter to the Romans, the First Letter to the Corinthians, and the Letter to the Galatians. The episode draws on insights from biblical experts who provide commentary on the themes and significance of these letters.

The final episode, "The Legacy of Paul," explores the lasting impact of Paul's teachings and his role in the origin and spread of Christianity. This episode covers the controversies surrounding his teachings, the early development of Christian theology, and the impact of his legacy on religious thought.

Throughout the series, Discovering Paul offers a compelling narrative that brings to life the remarkable achievements of this apostle, who transformed the history of Christianity. With stunning visuals, expert commentary, and dramatic reenactments of Paul's life, the show delivers an immersive and engaging exploration of the life of Saint Paul.

In conclusion, Discovering Paul is a must-watch series for anyone interested in the history of Christianity or the life of Saint Paul. The show provides a comprehensive and engaging look at the remarkable life and teachings of this important religious figure and explores the enduring legacy of his work.

Discovering Paul is a series that ran for 1 seasons (12 episodes) between January 1, 1986 and on Total Content Digital

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Seasons

12. Person

January 1, 1986

Paul travelled to Rome and encouraged the church, met by fellow Christians. At the spot where he is believed to have died a martyr under Emperor Nero is the Church of St Paul's outside the Walls. Today, 2000 years after Paul lived, his letters and sermons continue to have an impact today.

11. Prisoner

January 1, 1986

Paul saw the inside of many prisons throughout his journeys. He took the opportunity to write letters from prison to the churches he couldn't visit. Imprisoned in Jerusalem he was sent to Caesarea where he proclaimed the Gospel to Felix and Agrippa. Because he had appealed to Caesar, he knew he was on his way to Rome and he hoped to be able to strengthen the churches there and travel on to Spain.

10. Prophet

January 1, 1986

As a Prophet, Paul challenged his listeners to live lives worthy of their calling with no idolatry, immorality or drunken and irreverent behaviour. He instituted the sacrament of communion, which Paul said looked forward to the return of the Lord Jesus. He dealt with questions like the nature of Christian hope and the age to come and death.

9. Proclaimer

January 1, 1986

After his third missionary journey, Paul was warned not to go to Jerusalem, but when he did he continued to proclaim the Gospel. His Jewish accusers said he was neglecting the law, breaking down the traditions of the faith. Addressing the crowd after the riot that ensued, he spoke of his own heritage and background. Even though he was arrested, he continued to proclaim the Good News of the Gospel.

8. Patriot

January 1, 1986

The story of the fortress of Masada on the shores of the Sea of Galilee and how Jewish zealots ultimately committed suicide, rather than be slaves to the Romans continues to inspire patriotic Jewish people today. Paul was a patriot and in his preaching recounted the history of his own people and explained how Jesus was the Messiah. He always went to the synagogue first.

7. Philosopher

January 1, 1986

Paul's background gave him a good understanding of Greek culture and philosophies. But to him the Gospel wasn't philosophy, it was truth and unlike the monasteries of Meteora, where monks hid their faith away, Paul engaged with the philosophers of his day in the market place. In Athens he was invited to address the Council of the Areopagus about the resurrection & 'Unknown God'.

6. Protagonist

January 1, 1986

Paul was never quiet about the Gospel. He struggled with his old Jewish associates to whom Jesus was just a political failure, not the Messiah. In Galatia, he had to deal with the Judaizers - those who wanted to add the traditions and practices of the Jewish faith to new believers. The presence of the Holy Spirit was evidence of their new life, not their following of Jewish law.

5. Pioneer

January 1, 1986

Throughout history, the Dardanelles have been a barrier between Asia and Europe. It was here in 1915 that Australian forces were called on to attack Turkey as part of British plans during World War 1. Almost 2000 years earlier, the Apostle Paul pioneered the spread of the Gospel into Europe in this same area when he heard the call to 'come over and help us'.

4. Pastor

January 1, 1986

As a pastor, Paul had to deal with the pressure of conflicting ideologies and of caring for the church. He spent 18 months establishing the church in Corinth where the church had to deal with the immorality of the city. He was shipwrecked on the island of Malta and suffered other physical ailments. As a Pastor, Paul coped with these because in the Bible he had a resource that strengthened him.

3. Preacher

January 1, 1986

Paul set out on three great missionary journeys. In Ephesus he preached in homes - the first house churches and in hired halls, where he invited people to come and hear the Gospel. He also preached in the open air which led to a riot as the followers of the goddess Diana found their income affected by Paul's preaching.

2. Persecutor

January 1, 1986

Paul or Saul as he was known before his conversion, was a 'Pharisee of the Pharisees'. He was passionate about his Jewish faith and was committed to getting rid of new cults like Christianity. Saul set out for Damascus to imprison any Christians he found there but was dramatically converted by an encounter with the living Christ. Saul the persecutor became Paul the preacher.

1. Pharisee

We visit Delphi in Greece, Jerusalem and Rome to look at Paul's background of Jewish tradition, Roman citizenship and his knowledge of Greek culture. He was perfectly equipped to take the Gospel into Asia and then into Europe.

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Discovering Paul is available for streaming on the Total Content Digital website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Discovering Paul on demand at Amazon Prime and Amazon.