| Description |
5 videodiscs (approximately 674 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1, Dolby digital, full screen. |
| Language |
Subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH) provided for the main program. |
| Performer |
Presenter, Bamber Gascoigne. |
| Credits |
Directed by Carlos Pasini, Michael Houldey, Peter Plummer, John Sheppard, Baz Taylor, and John Pett ; produced by Michael Murphy ; executive producer, Norman Swallow ; original music composed by Richard Rodney Bennett. |
| Contents |
Disc one: Episode 1: A peculiar people ; Episode 2: The Christian empire ; Episode 3: The birth of Europe ; Bonus: Introduction by host Bamber Gascoigne ; Architects of the faith (select biographies of people influential to Christianity) (156 min.). -- Disc two: Episode 4: Faith and fear ; Episode 5: People of the book ; Episode 6: Princes and prelates ; Bonus: Architects of the faith (154 min.). -- Disc three: Episode 7: Protest and reform ; Episode 8: The conquest of souls ; Episode 9: In search of tolerance ; Bonus: Architects of the faith (156 min.). -- Disc four: Episode 10: Politeness and enthusiasm ; Episode 11: Missions abroad ; Bonus: Architects of the faith ; The cultures of the Cross photo galleries (104 min.). -- Disc five: Episode 12: The roots of disbelief ; Episode 13: The godless state? ; Bonus: Architects of the faith ; Christ in art photo gallery (104 min.). |
| Summary |
Christianity is examined not as a religion but as an historical force that continues to shape our world. Filmed in more than 30 countries the program shows how Christianity has influenced a vast array of cultures and how it has adapted over time. |
| Audience |
Not rated. |
| Note |
For specific features see interactive menu. |
| Subject |
Church history -- Videodiscs.
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Christianity -- Videodiscs.
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DVDs.
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| Genre |
Documentary films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Gascoigne, Bamber.
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Murphy, Michael.
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Swallow, Norman.
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Pasini, Carlos.
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Bennett, Richard Rodney.
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Granada Television.
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ITV Productions.
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Granada Ventures.
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Acorn Media (Firm)
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Athena (Firm)
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| ISBN |
9781598283051 (boxed set) |
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1598283057 (boxed set) |
| Music No. |
AMP-8305 Acorn Media |
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