The Bible A History
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- S1 E2 - Abraham48minOf all the characters in the bible Abraham is the most predominant From him the three largest religions in the world arose Christianity Judaism and Muslim But rather than setting a foundation for peace among them each religion claims Abraham as its own Host Rageh Omaar wants to discover who Abraham was and whether or not he is the key to peace among the massesFree trial of XiveTV Documentaries
- S1 E3 - The Law of Moses49minThe ten commandments given to Moses shaped Christianity and even the world today Some people believe that they are nothing but an outdated burden Host Ann Widdecombe researches the origination and interpretations of the ten commandments and wants to know if society would be better if everyone followed them todayFree trial of XiveTV Documentaries
- S1 E4 - The Daughters of Eve50minThere is no doubt that the Bible spells trouble for women Some parts are filled with sexism and misogyny However historian Bettany Hughes proposes that it is actually very interesting what happened to women in the Bible and that it marked a turning point in the history of the genderFree trial of XiveTV Documentaries
- S1 E5 - Who Was Jesus48minIrish excon Jerry Adams has always tried his hardest to incorporate Jesus into his life Sometimes he was more successful than others But now he wants to know more about Jesus the man not just Jesus the son of GodFree trial of XiveTV Documentaries
- S1 E6 - St Pauls Story48minSt Paul did more to shape the moral and ethical presumptions of the ancient world than any other He was far ahead of his time Tom Holland discusses the relevancy of Pauls teachings then and todayFree trial of XiveTV Documentaries
- S1 E7 - Revelations The Last Judgement47minThe Book of Revelations is known to be a detailed description of the end of the world Some believe it was designed to scare the masses into piety In his childhood our host Dr Robert Beckford was taught that it was a prophetic truth But now he wonders if there is more to it than the death and destruction that most people knowFree trial of XiveTV Documentaries