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  • THE FIRST JESUS?

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He called himself the King of the Jews, likely considered to be a Messiah. Just around Passover, the Romans killed him and crucified many of his followers outside Jerusalem. But his name was not Jesus... it was Simon, a self-proclaimed Messiah who died four years before Christ was born. Now, new analysis of a three-foot-tall stone tablet from the first century B.C., may speak of an early Messiah and his resurrection. We'll go to Israel to assess this unique and mysterious artifact, including comprehensive review of the script and content by a Dead Sea Scroll expert. Then, from Jerusalem to Jericho, we'll investigate key archeological ruins that could help prove Simon was indeed real.

EPISODE GUIDE

  • The First Jesus?
    This Nat Geo special explores the mysteries of a recently discovered stone tablet that may reveal evidence of a messiah existing before Christ.
  • The First Jesus?
    This Nat Geo special explores the mysteries of a recently discovered stone tablet that may reveal evidence of a messiah existing before Christ.
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