This March, The First Hymn is in theaters on March 24 and 26
Acclaimed composers Chris Tomlin and Ben Fielding reimagine an ancient hymn as a contemporary worship piece in the feature-length documentary The First Hymn. Hosted by Australian historian John Dickson, the film traces the hymn’s journey from its desert origins to its modern revival, culminating in a live worship concert.
The story begins in the ancient ruins of Oxyrhynchus, Egypt, where archaeologists uncovered a fragment of papyrus containing the earliest known Christian hymn, complete with both lyrics and musical notation. Later analyzed at Oxford University, this remarkable discovery challenges long-held assumptions about church history, revealing that early believers were not only devoted in faith but also rich in musical expression.
Purchase tickets here: https://www.fathomentertainment.com/releases/the-first-hymn/
Church Watch Together Resources: https://www.thefirsthymnmovie.com/resources