The First HymnMovie
In the ancient ruins of Oxyrhynchus, Egypt, archaeologists unearthed a papyrus scrap containing the earliest known Christian hymn, complete with both its lyrics and musical notation. Analyzed at Oxford University, this discovery challenges traditional views of church history by revealing the rich musical practices of early believers. Hosted by Australian historian John Dickson, the feature-length documentary “The First Hymn” chronicles the hymn’s journey from its desert origins to its modern resurrection, as acclaimed composers Chris Tomlin and Ben Fielding transform the ancient melody into a contemporary worship piece, culminating in a live concert performance.
About The First Hymn
The First Hymn is a 2025 documentary movie directed by John Dickson, Mark Hadley.
The production information lists a runtime of 1h 27m, production credits from Australia, an original language code of EN.
The credited cast includes John Dickson, Chris Tomlin, Ben Fielding, Stephanie Boonstra. The synopsis above summarizes the central premise without adding details beyond the available title information.
