WORLD RELIGIONS
This program shot on location in India, Nepal, Thailand and Japan, explores the history, the development, the art and the influence of Buddhism in the world.
A thoughtful comparison of Christianity and other religions (includes interviews with religious leaders).
A thoughtful comparison of Christianity and other religions (includes interviews with religious leaders).
Students can be aware of the significance of The Beatitudes, The Dead Sea Scrolls, Baptism and the difference between the Old and New Testament in the Christian Bible through viewing this video.
This video is a discovery tour of the geography, holy sites, lives and occupations of Israel. It is an excellent resource for studies of the lands of the Bible. It provides good background and takes you there.
This video traces the development of Hinduism from its inception to the present day. It is filmed at numerous locations in India. This program provides an intimate look at Indian history, culture and daily life.
This tape introduces Jews, Christians, Muslims as the world's monotheists who share the same God; each religion tracing its spiritual origins to Abraham. Here is an exploration of the colorful and often tragic relationships among the three groups.
"Covenant & Reality" examines the struggle to live in accordance with the ideals of each religion. The episode asks why it remains so difficult for people of faith to live up to their own ideas.
This episode sets out to explore the desert as both the historical birthplace of Judaism, Christianity and Islam, and its continuing importance for the religious experiences of believers today. The desert has been a crucible of faith.
This episode sets out to explore the desert as both the historical birthplace of Judaism, Christianity and Islam, and its continuing importance for the religious experiences of believers today. The desert has been a crucible of faith.
"The Holy City" examines the critical place of Jerusalem within all three religious. The history and current status of Jerusalem through the eyes of religious leaders & activists who are determined to achieve peace & social justice.
"The Living Spirit" graphically reveals individuals within Judaism, Christianity and Islam as ongoing sources of light and hope for others. The spirit of God continues to inspire and give life to all in the region.
"The Word" explores the place of sacred writing in three major religions. The primacy of the Torah within Judaism, the centrality of the Gospels for Christianity, and the immutability of the Koran for Islam, testify to the revealed word of God.
A film by Ed Gaffney and Alicia Dwyer.
This program gives an overview of Islam and its past and present influence on the world. Segments cover: Islam's contemporary role in the world; its history; some common misconceptions about the faith; and the crusades.
Shot on location in Israel, Egypt and the United States, this video traces the history, development and practice of Judaism from its earliest beginnings to the present day. Some areas covered are the Torah, the foundation of Jewish t
Part 1 highlights the history of the Middle East from 1900 until World War II when the area was largely dominated by the Ottoman Empire. When the empire sided with Germany against Britain in WWI the British incited Arabs to rebel against their rulers.
Part 2 during WWII saw the Arabs driven by British colonialsm to support the Axis and Britain sought to maintain its dominion over the Holy Land and other areas of the Middle East.
Part 3, in the post WWII period saw the struggle of Middle Eastern people throw off British hegemony in the area. Nasser seeks to modernize Egypt, and to drive the British and French from their control of the Suez Canal.
Part 4 highlights the late 50s & 60s to see the Israeli succeed in annexing large portions of Biblical Israel, and bringing to justice the Nazi murderer Adolf Eighmann.
