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The First Hymn

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The First Hymn traces the journey of the oldest surviving Christian hymn--from its discovery on papyrus in ancient Oxyrhynchus, Egypt, to its rebirth as a modern worship anthem. Historian John Dickson partners with acclaimed songwriters Chris Tomlin and Ben Fielding to resurrect a melody from eighteen centuries ago in a global celebration of faith, history, and music.
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Synopsis The First Hymn traces the journey of the oldest surviving Christian hymn--from its discovery on papyrus in ancient Oxyrhynchus, Egypt, to its rebirth as a modern worship anthem. Historian John Dickson partners with acclaimed songwriters Chris Tomlin and Ben Fielding to resurrect a melody from eighteen centuries ago in a global celebration of faith, history, and music.
Director
Mark Hadley
Screenwriter
Mark Hadley, Mark Hadley
Distributor
Fathom Entertainment
Genre
Documentary, Faith & Spirituality
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 24, 2026, Limited
Runtime
1h 34m
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