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The details of this historical meal might seem straightforward to most, but it turns out many of our perceptions aren't from the Bible, but from that most famous of religious paintings, da Vinci's
The Last Supper. Narrator Richard Kiley and various scholars throw out a series of questions in this 45-minute A&E program (part of the
Mysteries of the Bible series) and offer theories, but few answers. Were the attendees male, as the artist depicted them, or were some female, as suspected by those who favor the theory that they were celebrating Seder? Was Judas really the betrayer? And, if so, did he have a motive more substantial than the paltry 30 pieces of silver? Why are the three New Testament doctrines that describe the event not consistent? Where did the dinner take place? Excavators have failed to locate the location's remains. While Kiley probes, Jean Simmons quotes, and professors hypothesize, viewers are treated to a silent reenactment of the holy meal and its repercussions, outdoor shots approximating those of Biblical times, and the famous painting that contributes to the mystery.
--Kimberly Heinrichs
Video Description
As a symbol of love, forgiveness and everlasting life, few moments in the Bible hold more significance than Jesus's Last Supper in Jerusalem. For many Christians, the symbolic bread and wine from that Passover meal on the eve of his execution are the very centerpieces of worship. Still, modern scholars continue to debate the specifics of Christ's final celebration with his disciples. Who actually attended the Last Supper? What did they discuss? Did Jesus know of his fate, and that one of his followers would betray him? And was Judas really guilty of turning Christ over to Roman authorities or was he a just a scapegoat? Join the world's leading scientists, scholars and historians in an unforgettable exploration of Jesus's final hours on earth.