An Adullam Films Production
Written & Directed by Christian J. Pinto
Run Time: 3 hours
1 DVD – $24.95
5 Pack “TCH” DVDS – $75.00
DOCUMENTARY SYNOPSIS
The True Christian History of America is a powerful documentary, showing the Bible-based Christian origins of the early American view of freedom, tracing the principles of liberty back to England and the great Reformation.
For many years, Americans have been taught in our schools and universities that the founding of our Republic was the result of the Enlightenment from France, or from the deists of that time. But is that truly the case? Did the Enlightenment first declare no taxation without representation? Or trial by jury? Were they the champions of freedom of speech, or of the press? And why did Samuel Adams declare that the “reign of political Protestantism” would commence, just before signing the Declaration of Independence?
Filmed on location in the United States, as well as in England, Switzerland, and the Czech Republic, this insightful history contains unique interviews with experts from around the world, who relate how the champions of the Bible and the Gospel pursued the cause of freedom across the centuries, and how it is their beliefs which are enshrined in the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and Bill of Rights.
At a time when America and the principles of freedom stand in peril, it has never been more important for the Christian world to reclaim its historic heritage. This documentary is perfect for churches, Bible study groups, homeschool parents, or anyone who desires to learn a detailed history on the influence of Christianity in the United States.
Featured Speakers include: Pastor Matthew J. Trewhella, Dr. Peter Hammond, Rev. Charlie Styles, Herbert W. Titus, Kerry Lee Morgan, Dr. Alan Marshall, Stuart Orme, Dr. Zdenek Zalud.
Actor John Hedgecoth as William Bradford
William Bradford walks beside a Pilgrim maid (played by Janice Cunningham)
Bradford prays with early Pilgrims at Plymouth
Thomas Paine (played by Larry Dykes) works on the pamphlet, Common Sense
John Wycliffe (played by Bill Earl) translates the Wycliffe Bible (1384)
Dr. Peter Hammond speaks on the Reformation influence on America’s founding
Herbert W. Titus relates the Biblical influence on America’s founding
documents
Pastor Matt Trewhella details the meaning of the doctrine of the lesser magistrates
The Magna Carta Monument in Runnymede, England
The monument reads that Runnymede was “the birthplace of democracy” because it was there that the great charter was signed in the year 1215 A.D. which limited the power of the king, and protected the rights of the people.
Stuart Orme, Curator of The Cromwell Museum in Huntingdon, England, explains the history of the some of the many artifacts pertaining to Oliver Cromwell.
An historic bust of Oliver Cromwell at the Museum. It was Cromwell who is credited with destroying the doctrine of the “divine right of kings.”
The Lutterworth Church in Lutterworth, England, where John Wycliffe served as the Rector until the end of his life. The church itself is more than 800 years old and the people we met there were truly wonderful..
A memorial to John Wycliffe who translated the Bible from Latin into Middle English in the year 1384 A.D.
The engraved text of the memorial, remembering Wycliffe (WICLIF) as the “earliest champion of ecclesiastical reformation
Dr. Alan Marshall, Professor of History at Bath Spa University, England; he is also a member of The Cromwell Association and author of the book, Oliver Cromwell, Soldier: The Military Life of a Revolutionary at War. We interviewed Dr. Marshall for his historic insights on Oliver Cromwell and the English Civil War.
Memorial bust of Jan Zizka at the Hussite Museum in Tabor, Czech Republic. Zizka was the Hussite general who fought against the Inquisition to defend religious liberty during the Hussite Wars.
Dr. Zdenek Zalud, author and historian at the Hussite Museum in Tabor, Czech Republic. We interviewed Dr. Zalud for his expert knowledge on Jan Hus, Jan Zizka and the Hussite Wars.
The International Monument to the Reformation, a.k.a. The Reformation Wall — in Geneva, Switzerland. To the left are the images of Calvin and his chief supporters (William Farel, Theodore Beza and John Knox), while to the right is an image of Oliver Cromwell; and in the middle is the Puritan minister, Roger Williams who was the founder of the colony of Rhode Island.
In between the sculptures of Roger Williams and Oliver Cromwell is a bas-relief of the Mayflower Compact of 1620, beginning with the words, “In the name of God amen.” It is clear that the Swiss architects who designed the monument in 1909 saw the founding of America as a part of the Great Reformation.
L’Homme de Plume –
“Woke cancel culture doesn’t want you to view this film! Just shy of 3 hours long, this informative documentary is well worth your investment of time. It serves to bring balance and truth to our history as a nation, that anti-Christ forces have sought to expunge. Beginning with Wycliffe this was an eye-opening survey of the Protestant Reformation and its relationship to English law, the Magna Carta, and ultimately the formation of the American Declaration of Independence and United States Constitution.”
Amazon Customer –
“An insight so desperately needed in a pivotal moment in time. The greatest risk of disregarding the facts of our past are that we may make the same mistakes again. God has revealed in His Word from Genesis to Revelation His full plan of Redemption through His Grace. I loved the fact of how this documentary shows the special revelation of God that revealed the Truth and that Truth was Jesus Christ …. Christ is the King of Kings and He is on his throne and all magistrates both great and small answer to Him and serve in God’s ministry of good. As individuals it is our duty to our Lord to follow His will which unfortunately may mean civil disobedience if those who are in authority fail to do what is right …. “But Peter and the apostles answered, “We must obey God rather than men.” Acts 5:29”
Alisha –
“Excellent Depth of Information. Wow…..this easily rates as one of my top five documentary films. I was surprised that the actual founding of America is covered in the last 30/40 mins. The film instead focuses greatly on that which came before in Europe, the documents and those who drafted them, that contributed to the American experiment. Excellent.”