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Easter&nbsp;is an emotionally and spiritually rich time for Christians everywhere. In commemoration of this special event, MagellanTV amplifies&nbsp;Easter's cultural importance by exploring the lives of iconic characters such as Mary Magdalene and Pontius Pilate, in the origin of the New Testament and&nbsp;its dramatic portrayal in Art. In the spirit of Spring, we invite viewers to take in a symbol of renewal in the special story of an animal known as the&nbsp;Easter&nbsp;Elephant.&nbsp;

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Find out how the great artists have explored the events of Easter in depictions of Judas' betrayal to Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection,

Easter In Art

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How did a collection of compositions, letters, and narratives change the course of history? What's left to know about the origin of the New Testament?

Who Wrote the New Testament?

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British historian Tim Marlow asks whether artistic depictions of the afterlife express spirituality or society’s need to police individual behavior?

Judgment Day: Images of Heaven and Hell

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Mary Magdalene has become a central character in the story of Christianity's origins. Yet, her story, who she was, remains enshrouded in myth.

Scarlet Woman: The True Story of Mary Magdalene

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A baby elephant is abandoned in Botswana’s Okavango Delta. She joins an unusual captive elephant herd, offering a window into the world of elephants.

Paseka: The Easter Elephant

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Was Pontius Pilate weak? Did he allow Jesus to be crucified at the demand of others? Perhaps he had his own motives for allowing Jesus's fate.

Pilate: The Man Who Killed Christ

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In this lighthearted but factual film, we tell the true" story of early Christianity with the help of twelve biblical scholars.

Marketing The Messiah

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Betrayal

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Stories of Easter

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See the Stations of the Cross in Varallo, Tintoretto’s giant depiction of the crucifixion in Venice, and Grünewald’s harrowing image.

Crucifixion

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Our exploration begins in Varallo, northern Italy, where the Stations of the Cross were carved into a series of sculptures and frescoes. We then look at Tintoretto's enormous depiction of the crucifixion in Venice, and Gr&uuml;newald's harrowing image above the Issenheim altar. We also take a modern journey to the Philippines with Sebastian Horsley, who experienced a form of crucifixion for himself.

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