Narrators, Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, Dorian Harewood, Gloria Foster. Originally broadcast on television in 1998 and 2000. Dolby digital stereo. Special features include: historical timeline.
Contents:
(title on disc label and container: Otto the Second. (title on disc label and container: Christianity : the first thousand years). Apostles -- First leaders -- Controversy -- Paul of Tarsus -- Seeds of faith -- Struggle for survival -- Constantine's rule -- Gnostics -- New Testament -- Monastic life -- Augustine of Hippo -- Fall of Rome -- St. Patrick -- Irish church -- Byzantine Empire -- Theodora -- Birth of Islam -- Iconoclasts -- King Charlemagne -- Church and state -- King Louis -- Vikings -- Otto the Great -- Otto the Second. (title on disc label and container: Church today. (title on disc label and container: Christianity : the second thousand years). New sect -- Dark Ages -- Reformation -- Crusades -- Constantinople falls -- St. Dominic -- Birth of Spain -- Protestants -- Martin Luther -- Eastern Church -- Renaissance -- Henry the VIII -- New World -- Slavery -- Methodists -- Christianity in America -- Napoleon -- Doctrine of faith -- Modern age -- Missionaries -- Mormons -- Evangelists -- Black church -- Church today.
Summary:
Tracks the evolution of the Christian faith from the Crucifixion to the Crusades and from the Reformation to the sweeping changes of Vatican II. Draws on ancient texts, the Scriptures, commentary from renowned scholars, and visits to historic sites to chronicle the events and personalities that shaped the history of Christianity.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.