First thousand years: "From the Crucifixion to the coming of the Crusades, Christianity, the first thousand years traces the rise of one of the world's great religions. Scholars explore the intertwined fates of the Roman Empire and the faith it persecuted, then later adopted. Theologians reveal how the New Testament was shaped, how pagan festivals were transformed into Christian holidays, and how modern discoveries shed new light on the dawn of Christianity." -- Container. Second thousand years: A history of Christianity beginning with the Crusades. It chronicles the events and personalities of ten centuries. Each episode is illuminated through use of historical documents, commentary from scholars, and visits to historical sites.

Special features include historical timeline, interactive menus, scene selection. Originally broadcast in 2000. Title on set container: Christianity : the first two thousand years. Special features: millennium timeline. Originally broadcast in 1998. Title from container. Originally broadcast on television in 1998 and 2000. Dolby digital stereo. Special features include: historical timeline.

Disc 1. First thousand years -- Disc 2. Second thousand years.