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[email protected] CNN New original series ‘Finding Jesus’ blends science and archeology to offer fascinating insights into well-known biblical relics Academics and theologians examine the value and authenticity of six objects which could shed new light on the historical Jesus in show premiering March 1, 2015 ATLANTA, Feb. 4, 2015 – Loved and worshipped by billions, Jesus of Nazareth is, unquestionably, the most famous person of the last 2,000 years. His influence on art, politics, education, literature, music, law, language, philosophy and philanthropy continues to this day. But he left no physical trace. Or did he? That’s the question at the forefront of Finding Jesus: Faith, Fact, Forgery, a CNN original series premiering March 1 at 9 p.m. ET/PT that discovers fascinating new insights into the historical Jesus, utilizing the latest state-of-the-art scientific techniques and archaeological research. Part documentary exploring the marvelous and mysterious artifacts emanating from the world of the Bible, the series is also a thrilling and emotional drama, examining the Gospel characters and stories connected to these artifacts — the baptism, the betrayal, the Passion, the Resurrection and after. Watch the teaser trailer for the series: http://youtu.be/NQjYdcqeFkY. Each episode of the six-part series investigates the value and authenticity of a historical object which could shed new light on Jesus: the Shroud of Turin, relics venerated as part of the True Cross, the gospel of Judas, relics believed to be of John the Baptist, the burial box of Jesus’ brother James and the gospel of Mary Magdalene.