The Bible - A History
The Bible - A History
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First Aired: January 24th, 2010
Status: Ended
Network: Channel 4
Summary: The Bible - A History tells the story of the most influential book ever written - a collection of over 60 books which tell the story of the creation of the world, the birth of mankind, the promise of a homeland for the Jewish people and the remarkable life of Jesus Christ, before culminating in a terrifying vision of the end of the world. Since its origins thousands of years ago in the Middle East, the Bible has crossed continents, created and healed divisions and ignited controversy. This series explores the origins, ideas and influence of seven sections of the Scriptures, tracing how they came into existence and how they have shaped the world we live in today. Each film is written and presented by a prominent figure with a particular interest or experience relevant to the part of the Bible being examined. They offer a personal interpretation of some of the best-known aspects of this ancient book, which still guides the lives of millions of believers across the globe.
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Season 1
Episode 1: Creation
Air Date: January 24th, 2010
Summary: Leading British novelist Howard Jacobson tries to find a path between religious and atheistic fundamentalists.
Episode 2: Abraham
Air Date: January 31st, 2010
Summary: War correspondent Rageh Omaar, who was brought up as a Muslim, examines Abraham, one of the most revered patriarchs of both the Jewish and Christian Bible and of the Muslim Holy Qur'an.
Episode 3: Moses and the Law
Air Date: February 7th, 2010
Summary: Conservative MP and Christian Ann Widdecombe goes in search of the law of Moses, tracing the historical origins of the Ten Commandments and their profound influence on British society for over two millennia.
Episode 4: The Daughters of Eve
Air Date: February 14th, 2010
Summary: Historian and broadcaster Bettany Hughes meets the feisty women figures of the Bible.
Episode 5: Jesus
Air Date: February 21st, 2010
Summary: Gerry Adams, politician and supporter of the IRA throughout years of sectarian conflict and the subsequent peace process, investigates the life and death of Jesus Christ, against the backdrop of his own life and career.
Episode 6: St Paul
Air Date: February 28th, 2010
Summary: Tom Holland, historian and award-winning author on the classical world, examines the significance of St Paul.
Episode 7: Revelation - The Last Judgement
Air Date: March 7th, 2010
Summary: Since it was written in the first century AD, the Book of Revelation has been seen as one of the most controversial books in the entire Bible. Its narrative circles round and round, layering images and symbols on top of one another to create a text so complex that scholars still debate what it means.
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